The article analyzes the experience of application electromuscular stimulation using the apparatus "Wenoplus" patients in the postpartum period with signs of venous insufficiency of the lower extremities, manifested by heaviness, pain in legs, cramps, symptoms of varicose veins, varicose veins, oedema. The study included 149 patients. The study was conducted by a clinical examination at the beginning and end of treatment, of filling the questionnaire CIVIQ at the beginning and end of the treatment and the maintenance of observation diary, which the patients filled in the treatment. The duration of treatment in the study was 21 days. The authors conclude that high efficiency and good tolerability of treatment of patients with symptoms of venous insufficiency by the method of electrostimulation apparatus "Wenoplus" in the postpartum period, as well as the feasibility of its application in this category of patients.
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