Durability of Benefits From Supervised Treadmill Exercise in People With Peripheral Artery Disease.

ABSTRACT: Background It is currently unknown whether 6 months of supervised treadmill exercise has a durable benefit on 6-minute walk performance, even after exercise is completed, in people with peripheral artery disease. Methods and Results A total of 156 participants with peripheral artery disease were randomized to 1 of 3 groups: supervised treadmill exercise, supervised resistance training, or attention control. Participants received supervised sessions during months 1 to 6 and telephone contact during months 6 to 12. Primary outcomes were change in 6-minute walk distance and short physical performance battery at 6-month follow-up and have been reported previously. Secondary outcomes were change in 6-minute walk and short physical performance battery at 12-month follow-up and are reported here.

SUBMITTER: McDermott MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6405705 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature