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Disorders of the Venous System

By Carolyn Kisner PT, MS and Lynn Allen Colby PT, MS on February 9th 2009

Just as arterial disorders of the extremities can be acute or chronic, so can venous disorders. Therapeutic exercise is one aspect of management of patients with an acute disease, such as thrombophlebitis, or a chronic disorder, such as varicose veins or chronic venous insufficiency.
Types of Venous Disorders
Thrombophlebitis and Deep Vein Thrombosis
Thrombophlebitis is a disorder typically […]

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