Exercise training for intermittent claudication: a narrative review and summary of guidelines for practitioners

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is caused by atherosclerotic narrowing of the arteries supplying the lower limbs often resulting in intermittent claudication, evident as pain or cramping while walking. Supervised exercise training elicits clinically meaningful benefits in walking ability and quality...

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Main Authors: Patrick Doherty, Belinda Parmenter, Christopher D Askew, Lee Ingle, Amy E Harwood, Sean Pymer, Ian C Chetter, Gary A Tew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-04-01
Series:BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
Online Access:https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/6/1/e000897.full