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Vol 16, No 2 (2010)
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Published online: 2010-07-13
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Mechanisms responsible for reducing intermittent claudication as a result of treadmill training

Anita Konik, Piotr Mika, Roman Nowobilski, Anna Andrzejczak, Andrzej Szczeklik
DOI: 10.5603/aa.9788
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Acta Angiologica 2010;16(2):49-66.

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Vol 16, No 2 (2010)
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Published online: 2010-07-13

Abstract

Intermittent claudication, according to the Fontaine classification, is a classical symptom of stage II peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) of the lower limbs. It results from the progression of atherosclerosis leading to the narrowing and complete occlusion of arteries. It manifests with pain in the muscles of the lower limbs which forces the patients to interrupt their current activity. Supervised treadmill training is believed to lead to the most favourable outcomes in the form of improved pain-free walking distance and maximum walking distance. The improvement in pain related to intermittent claudication and in functional performance are probably the combined effect of various mechanisms in response to the exercise training. The most important mechanisms include: improved skeletal muscle metabolism, favourable haemorheologic changes, delayed progression of atherosclerosis, peripheral blood flow adaptation, improved economics of walking, and changed perception of pain. The role of these mechanisms and their contribution to the improved functional performance in this group of patients are not unequivocally established and continue to be disputable. In this paper we review and discuss the mechanisms responsible for improving walking distance observed during walking exercises in patients with intermittent claudication.
Acta Angiol 2010; 16, 2: 49-66

Abstract

Intermittent claudication, according to the Fontaine classification, is a classical symptom of stage II peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) of the lower limbs. It results from the progression of atherosclerosis leading to the narrowing and complete occlusion of arteries. It manifests with pain in the muscles of the lower limbs which forces the patients to interrupt their current activity. Supervised treadmill training is believed to lead to the most favourable outcomes in the form of improved pain-free walking distance and maximum walking distance. The improvement in pain related to intermittent claudication and in functional performance are probably the combined effect of various mechanisms in response to the exercise training. The most important mechanisms include: improved skeletal muscle metabolism, favourable haemorheologic changes, delayed progression of atherosclerosis, peripheral blood flow adaptation, improved economics of walking, and changed perception of pain. The role of these mechanisms and their contribution to the improved functional performance in this group of patients are not unequivocally established and continue to be disputable. In this paper we review and discuss the mechanisms responsible for improving walking distance observed during walking exercises in patients with intermittent claudication.
Acta Angiol 2010; 16, 2: 49-66

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atherosclerosis; claudication; training; treadmill

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Title

Mechanisms responsible for reducing intermittent claudication as a result of treadmill training

Journal

Acta Angiologica

Issue

Vol 16, No 2 (2010)

Article type

Review paper

Pages

49-66

Published online

2010-07-13

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DOI

10.5603/aa.9788

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Acta Angiologica 2010;16(2):49-66.

Keywords

atherosclerosis
claudication
training
treadmill

Authors

Anita Konik
Piotr Mika
Roman Nowobilski
Anna Andrzejczak
Andrzej Szczeklik

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