[Sports and veins]

General harmonious exercise, walking and swimming in moderate measure are beneficial for all forms of venous insufficiency. Running, however and violent sport or competition may worsen the condition, especially where the deep veins are involved in the sequellae to phlebitis or congenital malformation. An exact evaluation and precise discussion of the inter-relationship between sport and vein disorders as well as a discussion of the various therapeutic possibilities represent indispensable elements of the first consultation.