Implementation of a supervised exercise therapy programme.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Guidelines for peripheral vascular disease state that supervised exercise therapy (SET) programmes improve walking distance and quality of life in patients with intermittent claudication. This paper outlines the steps needed to implement a successful SET programme and discusses some of the challenges.

Methods

Edinburgh Leisure was approached to coordinate an exercise programme aimed at rehabilitation, run by level 4 members of the Register of Exercise Professionals. It is estimated to be cost effective at 500 referrals compared with physiotherapy referral. Success is measured by walking distance, reduction of symptoms and weight loss. Edinburgh Leisure also measures success with feedback and membership numbers at its health centres.

Results

Between 4 Marc

SUBMITTER: Murgitroyd E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6303808 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature