Efficacy of comprehensive structured exercise program on claudication pain and quality of life in type 2 diabetes mellitus with peripheral arterial disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Peripheral arterial disease is one of the leading complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The primary symptom of peripheral arterial disease is claudication pain. Exercise is known to improve the claudication pain, thereby improving the quality of life.

Methods

A total of 74 participants were recruited in each group and a detailed demographic assessment was done for all the participants. The study group received a comprehensive structured exercise program and standard care whereas the control group received only the standard care. Progression of the exercise was made at the 6th week of the protocol. All the outcome measures were reassessed after the 12th weeks for both study and control group.

Results

The mean age of participants was 60.78 ± 11.29 (years

SUBMITTER: Arora E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11196545 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature