title: Physical activity and the peripheral circulation.
abstract: Endurance training leads to adaptations in the peripheral circulation and enzymatic changes in musculature to meet increased metabolic demand during physical work. These changes occur in normal subjects and in patients with peripheral atherosclerosis. It is uncertain whether training can prevent atherosclerosis. Training of leg muscles often has a good clinical effect on patients with atherosclerotic arterial insufficiency.
mesh_terms: D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D001775:Blood Circulation; D001783:Blood Flow Velocity; D006801:Humans; D009132:Muscles / Q000098:blood supply; D010101:Oxygen Consumption; D010807:Physical Endurance; D005082:Physical Exertion