Effects of Kinesio Taping Method on Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Patients With Chronic Venous Disease

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with primary chronic venous disease after Doppler Ultrasonographic assessment by the physician * Presence of clinical symptoms of chronic venous disease * Patients with C1 (telangiectasias, reticular veins), C2 (varicose veins) or C3 (edema) clinical classes of CEAP (clinical, etiologic, anatomic, pathophysiologic) classification system * Patients not using medication for the treatment of chronic venous disease * No prior varicose vein surgery * Being volunteer for participating in the research * Signing the written informed consent form prior to participation in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Deep Vein Thrombosis * Thrombophlebitis * Active or healed venous ulcerations * Hyperpigmentation * Bleeding varicose veins * Open wounds and acute infections * Acute decompensated heart failure * Uncontrolled hypertension * Severe cognitive impairment * Patients with poor adherence to the treatment program * Allergic reaction to polyacrylate forms of medical adhesives * Pregnancy