Association between obesity and the aggravation of limited range of ankle mobility in chronic venous disease.

AIM: The aim of the present study was to show that an increase in weight leads to the aggravation of limited joint mobility.

METHOD: One hundred sixteen patients with varicose veins of the lower limbs and body mass index (BMI) higher than 30 kg/m2 were evaluated at the Belczak Clinic in Maringá, Brazil. All patients were evaluated by the same physician, and the goniometric readings were performed on all patients by a physiotherapist. The participants were then divided into three groups based on BMI: Group I-BMI between 30 and 40. Group II-BMI between 40 and 50, and Group III-BMI > 50.

RESULTS

There is a significant difference between the groups detected.

CONCLUSION

The present findings show that an increased BMI in obese individuals with chronic venous disease is associated with a progressive limitation of ankle mobility.