[Functional rehabilitation of arteriopathies]

In spite of an intricate predisposition, the rehabilitation of arteriopathies proves its efficacy by bringing into play complex biological and physiological mechanisms which decrease oxygen consumption. The management of rehabilitation depends on clinical, angiological (Doppler, digital pulsed plethysmography, transcutaneous partial oxygen pressure) and energy (maximum oxygen consumption, walking test) assessments. Based essentially on exercise re-training, specific segmental work and respiratory exercises, reeducation takes place at every stage, with amputation requiring more specialized techniques for the production of optimum equipment. The objective is successful rehabilitation with suppression of risk factors.