Barriers and Levels of Physical Activity in Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease Patients: Comparison Between Women and Men.

In conclusion, women with symptomatic PAD presented with lower amounts of moderate to vigorous activity and more barriers to activity than men. Strategies to minimize the barriers, including group actives and non-painful exercises are recommended for women with PAD. PMID: 30747555 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity - Category: Geriatrics Tags: J Aging Phys Act Source Type: research