Patients with lower-extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) have greater functional
impairment, faster functional decline, increased rates of mobility loss, and poorer quality of …

Objective Resistance training (RT) improves walking ability in persons with peripheral artery
disease. We conducted a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) investigating …

Social isolation due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has reduced
physical activity levels in both men and women. The identification of barriers to physical …

Background: Increases in daily physical activity levels is recommended for patients with
peripheral artery disease (PAD). However, despite this recommendation, little is known …

Background Walking limitation in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and
intermittent claudication (IC) contributes to poorer disease outcomes. Identifying and …

Background Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) has a significant negative impact on the
quality of life of individuals. Understanding the experiences of people living with PAD will be …

Background Intermittent claudication, defined as fatigue or pain in the legs while walking, is
a common symptom in peripheral arterial disease. Although exercise effectively improves …

Leg thermotherapy (TT) application reduces blood pressure (BP) and increases both limb
blood flow and circulating levels of anti-inflammatory mediators in healthy, young humans …

Objectives To explore the experiences of individuals living with intermittent claudication (IC)
owing to peripheral artery disease (PAD), their knowledge about the condition, and their …

Background Meta‐analyses have shown that isometric handgrip training (IHT) can reduce
brachial systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP) by> 6/4 mm Hg, respectively. However …