Mindful movement may ease leg pain and boost walking in PAD patients

This study tested whether adding body awareness therapy (gentle exercises focusing on breathing, relaxation, and body awareness) to standard physical therapy could improve walking ability, pain, and emotional well-being in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Fifty-one adults with PAD took part. One group did standard exercises alone, while the other group also did body awareness therapy. The results showed that the extra therapy may help with walking distance, pain, and quality of life.