Evidence in practice.(research on intermittent claudication)

From: Physical Therapy | Date: May 1, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

Clinical question: Does evidence exist on whether specific interventions can improve adherence to a home exercise program in a patient with intermittent claudication?

The purpose of "Evidence in Practice" is to illustrate the literature search process to obtain evidence that can guide clinical decision making. This article is not a case report. The examination, evaluation, and intervention sections are purposely abbreviated.

A 71-year-old man was referred by his physician to our clinic for examination and treatment with reports of bilateral lower-extremity pain, which was ...

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