MEDLINE, MEDLINE In-Process, CINAHL, and EMBASE databases were used for the initial
literature search. The search was limited to articles published in the English language …

Background Although supervised exercise therapy (SET) provides significant symptomatic
benefit for patients with intermittent claudication (IC), it remains an underutilized tool …

Background Exercise programmes are a relatively inexpensive, low‐risk option compared
with other, more invasive therapies for treatment of leg pain on walking (intermittent …

Lower extremity atherosclerotic peripheral artery disease (PAD) has a very high prevalence
in most nations and in the United States. 1–8 Lower extremity PAD is now known to be …

OBJECTIVE: There is a subset of older adults with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) who are
unable to complete current walking exercise therapy guidelines due to the severity of …

Background: Increases in daily physical activity levels is recommended for patients with
peripheral artery disease (PAD). However, despite this recommendation, little is known …

All guidelines worldwide strongly recommend exercise as a pillar of the management of
patients affected by lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD). Exercise therapy in this …

Background Supervised exercise therapy (SET) is recommended as the primary treatment
for patients with intermittent claudication (IC). However, there is concern regarding the safety …

Objective Resistance training (RT) improves walking ability in persons with peripheral artery
disease. We conducted a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) investigating …

Background According to international guidelines and literature, all patients with intermittent
claudication should receive an initial treatment of cardiovascular risk modification, lifestyle …