Inclusion criteria for the study include being aged between 18 and 65, having a diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency, being in stages 0 to 2 of the CEAP classification, having no health problems that would prevent participation in physical activity, being able to read and understand Turkish, and having no allergy to kinesiology taping. Exclusion criteria from the study were defined as having a diagnosis of acute venous thrombosis, a history of serious cardiovascular disease, pregnancy or breastfeeding, the presence of an active infection, and unwillingness to continue participating in the study.
The data collection process will be conducted through face-to-face interviews and observation methods. Participants' demographic and clinical information will be obtained from patient files, and measurements will be taken using specified scales and tests. All data will be recorded by researchers and protected in accordance with confidentiality principles. Participants' identity information will not be included in the records; each participant will be assigned a unique code number. Data will be stored in an encrypted digital environment accessible only to the researcher and will not be shared with third parties. Identity information will be completely anonymised in the study reports. Written informed consent will be obtained from all participants before the study begins. The study will be conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki.
The three distinct groups established within this research will enable the assessment of both treatment efficacy and its impact on quality of life. Kinesiology taping aims to reduce oedema and symptoms by enhancing lymphatic flow and venous return. Interval exercises are employed to strengthen circulation, activate the muscle pump, and increase functional capacity. Lifestyle recommendations will support symptom relief through small changes in individuals' daily lives, while forming a standard basis across all groups. The data obtained from the study will enable a scientific comparison of the effectiveness of different approaches in the treatment of venous insufficiency, with a particular focus on evaluating the contribution of combined exercise and taping applications.
Ultimately, this research aims to provide important findings that will guide clinical practice by enabling the comparison of different treatment approaches in individuals with venous insufficiency. Examining the effects of kinesiology taping and interval exercise on quality of life, functional capacity, symptom severity, and vital parameters will both increase patient compliance with treatment and provide physiotherapists with a scientific basis for their practice.
