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Hi Gator,
My daughter didn't show me an exercise, she gave me a practice guide for treatment of PAD. One of the recommendations was a structured exercise program. Do you have PAD? Some insurance plans will cover a structured program.
Mine program was a research project consisting of 12 weeks 3 times a week for 1 hour. I walked on a treadmill until my pain level was at 3 on a 5 point scale. I sat down until the pain went down and got back on the treadmill until I could walk 10 minutes at 2 mph and 0 incline. When I was able to do that, the incline was increased to 2 degrees and the process continued until I was able to walk for 10 minutes pain free at 2.5mph and 10 degres incline at the end of 36 sessions. The sessions were conducted by a PhD RN and an Exercise Physiologist, My BP and ABI were monitored and coordinated with my Cardiologist.
My claudication ended and I bought a treadmill for my basement and have used it 30-45 minutes 5-6 days a week for the last 14 years. I have walked 8400 miles in that time. On these nice fall days, I walk 2 miles a day at 3 mph in a park. Please ask your Physician if you have PAD and if so, would theysuggest a .structured exercise program, Wishing you the best outcome.