Can arm exercise help your legs? scientists take a closer look

NCT ID NCT06068504

Summary

This study aimed to understand how blood flow in the legs changes when people with poor leg circulation (peripheral artery disease) exercise their arms. Fifteen participants performed arm cycling, warm foot baths, or rested while researchers used ultrasound to measure blood flow in their leg arteries. The goal was to gather basic knowledge about how different activities affect circulation in this condition.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Nove de Julho

    São Paulo, 01504-001, Brazil

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