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Time-course evolution of functional performance during a 3-month supervised exercise training program in patients
Stefano Lanzi1, Anina Pousaz1, Luca Calanca1
1Angiology Department, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Vascular Medicine (London, England)
|August 29, 2023
Summary
Supervised exercise training (SET) significantly improves functional performance in peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients. Adaptations in walking distance and physical function primarily occur within the first two months of the 3-month program.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Exercise Physiology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Peripheral artery disease (PAD) significantly impairs functional performance.
- The precise impact of supervised exercise training (SET) on functional capacity in PAD patients requires further elucidation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the time-course of functional performance changes during a 3-month SET program in PAD patients.
Main Methods:
- Ninety PAD patients underwent a 3-month SET program.
- Functional assessments included the 6-minute walking distance (6MWD), stair climbing test (SCT), and Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB).
- Ankle- and toe-brachial indices were measured pre- and post-intervention.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements in 6MWD, SPPB, and SCT were observed after the first and second months, and at the end of the 3-month SET program.
- Most functional gains occurred within the initial two months, with no significant further improvement between month two and program completion.
- Vascular parameters showed no significant changes post-intervention.
Conclusions:
- A 3-month SET program effectively enhances functional performance in PAD patients.
- The primary adaptations in functional capacity are achieved during the first two months of the SET program.
Keywords:
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