Effect of exercise therapy on functional capacity and cardiovascular function/risk in patients with a peripheral artery disease

Effect of exercise therapy on functional capacity and cardiovascular function/risk in patients with a peripheral artery disease

Advisor/s

Associate Professor Anthony Leicht, Professor Jonathan Golledge

College or Research Centre

College of Healthcare Sciences

Summary of Project

Peripheral artery disease is a common problem in adults aged >60 years. Currently the only recognised treatment for peripheral artery disease is surgery, however, early elective surgery has been demonstrated to be inappropriate for patients with small aneurysms. Past studies have reported that supervised exercise is safe and valuable for patients with early stage aneurysms. The current project will assess the effect of supervised resistance exercise on patient quality of life, functional capacity and cardiovascular function and risk. This project offers the opportunity of identifying an effective therapy for a common and potentially devastating condition.

Key Words

exercise; vascular disease; resistance training; quality of life; arterial stiffness; heart rate variability

Would suit an applicant who

Has experience with exercise assessment and prescription, chronic conditions/diseases, and statistical analyses.

Updated: 18 Mar 2021