Low-intensity resistance exercise with blood flow restriction for patients with claudication: A randomized controlled feasibility trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Claudication is a common and debilitating symptom of peripheral artery disease, resulting in poor exercise performance and quality of life (QoL). Supervised exercise programs are an effective rehabilitation for patients with claudication, but they are poorly adhered to, in part due to the high pain and effort associated with walking, aerobic, and resistance exercise. Low-intensity resistance exercise with blood flow restriction (BFR) represents an alternative exercise method for individuals who are intolerant to high-intensity protocols. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a supervised BFR program in patients with claudication.

Methods

Thirty patients with stable claudication completed an 8-week supervised exercise program and were randomized

SUBMITTER: Parkington T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10693738 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature