Therapeutic walking program: an alternative to a formal vascular rehabilitation program.
A formalized 3-day-a-week structured exercise program proved unsuccessful in a regional, inner-city referral center. However, a large number of patients who needed exercise training were seen. In response to this demand, a "Therapeutic Walking Program" was designed. This article describes the nurse's role, the exercise program, patient screening, and indications for future research.
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D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000451:nursing / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D016138:Walking