The Effect of Exercise Modalities on Walking Capacity in Patients With Intermittent Claudication: A NETWORK META-ANALYSIS.

Renaud TremblayAlexis Marcotte-ChénardJovane Hamelin-MorrissetteLaurence PoirierPierre-Nicolas PerronAndréanne DurivageWarner Mbuila MampuyaGabriel HuardEléonor Riesco

Published in: Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and prevention (2023)

While not statistically superior to aerobic walking, combined exercise seems to be the most promising training modality. Aerobic walking and underwater training also improved walking capacity for patients with symptomatic PAD.

Keyphrases

high intensity
lower limb
resistance training
physical activity