Health Condition 1: R600- Localized edema
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Therapeutic Exercises vs Intermittent Pneumatic Compression vs Ankle Compression Garments: This study includes three active intervention groups and one control group. In the therapeutic
Sponsors
Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Hospitalized with clinically visible pedal edema which is more than or equal to grade 1. Hemodynamically stable (no ongoing vasopressor requirement). Able to understand and follow physiotherapy instructions (or with caregiver assistance)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Documented DVT or high suspicion of acute DVT. Cellulitis, infected skin or ulceration at measurement sites. Critical limb ischemia or moderate severe peripheral arterial disease (ABI less than 0.5). Severe cardiac failure (NYHA III or IV) where compression contraindicated. Contraindication to IPC or compression stockings (e.g., severe peripheral neuropathy with insensate limb, uncontrolled sepsis). Post-op patients where compression is medically contraindicated per surgical team
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Calf & ankle circumference or Pedal edema circumference (cm) Pitting edema scaleTimepoint: At baseline day 0, Day 3 and day 5 post intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual Analog Scale (VAS)Timepoint: At baseline day 0 & day 5 post intervention | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactKeerthivanan S
Kauvery Hospital
Outcome results
None listed