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 Maringa, 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.