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Peripheral Arterial Disease and Exercise


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Being physically active can help in the management and prevention of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). Supervised, facility-based specialized exercise programs may potentially help relieve leg pain and improve walking ability in people with PAD. Unsupervised, structured home-based exercise programs are also an option. Consult with your health care provider prior to initiating any type of exercise program.


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intermittent claudication, periphery artery disease , High blood pressure , cholesterol, walking , physical activity


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Rated on: 3/23/2021 7:54:15 PM

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