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Compression Stockings and Rubber Floor Mats

1997; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 39; Issue: 9 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1097/00043764-199709000-00013

1536-5948

R. M. A. Krijnen, E. M. de Boer, Herman J. Ad r, Dirk S.C. Osinga, Derk P. Bruynzeel,

Effects of Vibration on Health

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a burden to many workers, especially to those with a standing profession. Preventive measures are seldom taken. A quasirandomized parallel group trial was performed in 114 male workers with CVI and a standing profession. For 3 months, class II compression stockings or rubber floor mats were used vs controls. Outcome measures were diurnal volume changes (leg swelling) and complaints of the lower legs. With the stockings, a significant decrease in complaints was found, as well as a significant decrease in leg swelling. Rubber mats were often not suitable for hygienic and safety reasons. The decrease in complaints in the group using rubber mats was less pronounced, and leg swelling did not differ from that of the control group. Compression stockings appeared to be superior to rubber mats with regard to applicability, diminishing subjective complaints, and decrease of diurnal leg swelling.