Venous ulceration and the measurement of movement: a review.
The anatomical elements of the lower limb work together to optimise venous return. This review examines the mechanisms involved, and the devices available to measure movement, giving opportunities for new preventive interventions.
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School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, UK. bmsls2a@leeds.ac.uk
Nelson
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Dehghani
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D053587:Arthrometry, Articular / Q000379:methods; D001458:Bandages; D001794:Blood Pressure; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology; D006439:Hemodynamics / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply / Q000503:physiopathology; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D009068:Movement / Q000502:physiology*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology*; D015656:Respiratory Mechanics / Q000502:physiology; D053828:Stockings, Compression; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D014743:Videotape Recording / Q000379:methods