Peripheral arterial disease is a systemic disorder and for the most part progressive. The condition is associated with life and limb-threatening complications. Symptoms of PAD range from intermittent claudication-defined as fatigue or discomfort in calf, buttock, or thigh muscles on exertion that is relieved by rest-to critical limb ischemia-defined as distal leg pain at rest with or without ischemic ulcers Despite many advances in endovascular surgery, amputations of digits and limbs are not uncommon. Thus, the present-day approach is to prevent the disorder in the first place. There are many evidences that support changes in lifestyle can significantly decrease the rate of progression of the disease and improve the quality of life in addition to aerobic training exercise and manual therapy .
This study is trying to answer the following research question: Are there any differences between effects of aerobic training and myofascial release on claudication among peripheral arterial insuffiency patients?