Physiotherapy in individuals with peripheral arterial occlusive disease – a retrospective study

Danielle Aparecida Gomes Perreira; Dayane Montezzo; Daniela Odete B R Costa; Fabio Campos Silva; Marcella Junia Braga; Raquel Rodrigues Britto

Physiotherapy in individuals with peripheral arterial occlusive disease – a retrospective study

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Danielle Aparecida Gomes Perreira
Dayane Montezzo
Daniela Odete B R Costa
Fabio Campos Silva
Marcella Junia Braga
Raquel Rodrigues Britto

Keywords:

Physical Therapy Modalities, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Exercise tolerance

Abstract

Introduction: Treatment for peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) may consist of intervention procedure, including surgery, and conservative techniques such as rehabilitation. The exercise-based rehabilitation is a viable alternative due to its low cost and effectiveness in functional improvement.

Objective: To evaluate results obtained through physiotherapy for individuals with PAOD in an outpatient program for a minimum of three months.

Methods: Retrospective observational study where data were gathered through a medical chart survey. Functional capacity was assessed using the shuttle walking test and six-minute walk test and functional capacity was evaluated via the Short-Form Health Survey.

Results: Forty medical charts were selected, of which 12 met inclusion criteria. Functional capacity and quality of life measures showed significant improvement. Functional capacity and SF-36 variables were analyzed using the paired t-test.

Conclusion: Twice-weekly supervised treatment displayed favorable results in functional capacity and quality of life measures.

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16-04-2012

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PERREIRA, D. A. G.; MONTEZZO, D.; COSTA, D. O. B. R.; SILVA, F. C.; BRAGA, M. J.; BRITTO, R. R. Physiotherapy in individuals with peripheral arterial occlusive disease – a retrospective study. Journal of Respiratory and CardioVascular Physical Therapy, [S. l.], v. 1, n. 1, p. 16–22, 2012. Disponível em: https://periodicos.ufrn.br/revistadefisioterapia/article/view/1833. Acesso em: 2 may. 2024.

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