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Practice Pearls: “Skip Leg Day” (Sometimes)
For PAD patients who can’t tolerate leg workouts, upper body aerobic training is a strong, evidence-backed alternative. It’s not just a workaround—it’s a workout.
Citation
Ahiskali GN, Demirel A, Yamikan H, Kutukcu EC. The Effects of Upper Extremity and Lower Extremity Aerobic Exercise Training in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease: A Systematic Review. J Vasc Surg. 2025. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2025.07.060
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Practice Pearls: “Skip Leg Day” (Sometimes)
For PAD patients who can’t tolerate leg workouts, upper body aerobic training is a strong, evidence-backed alternative. It’s not just a workaround—it’s a workout.
Citation
Ahiskali GN, Demirel A, Yamikan H, Kutukcu EC. The Effects of Upper Extremity and Lower Extremity Aerobic Exercise Training in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease: A Systematic Review. J Vasc Surg. 2025. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2025.07.060

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