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C1 (telangiectasies or reticular veins), C2 (varicose veins), C3 (edema), CI (confidence interval), CIVIQ (quality of life questionnaire in chronic lower limb venous insufficiency), CVI (chronic venous insufficiency), EG (external gastrocnemius), EMG (electromyography), GM (gastrocnemius muscle), IG (internal gastrocnemius), KT (Kinesio taping), ROAM (range of ankle motion), VAS (visual analog scale)Purchase one-time access:
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