Abstract

Purpose. To compare between the effect of aerobic training and myofascial release on claudication indices among subjects with peripheral arterial insufficiency.

Methods. A randomized controlled trial. Overall, 40 patients of both sexes, their ages ranged between 45-55 years and they had ABI between 0.90-0.50 and they agreed to participate in the study, they were recruited randomly and divided into two equal groups; Group A: included twenty patients who participated aerobic training program combined with traditional burger’s exercise for 45minutes, 3 times per week for two months as a total treatment period in addition to their medical treatment. Group B: included twenty patients who received myofascial release technique combined with traditional burger’s exercise for 45 minutes, 3 times per week for two months as a total treatment period in addition to their medical treatment. Pre- and post- study period (2 months), assessment using ABI, COT, MCT, MCD.PSV, WIQ were done for all patients.

Results. the results showed statistical differences concerning ABI, COT, MCT, MCD, WIQ, and PSV in both groups, however, the results were in the favor of the aerobic training group(A).

Conclusion. it was concluded that both aerobic training and myofascial release were effective in the increase of claudication indices and enhancing walking functional capacity among peripheral arterial insufficiency patients, however, aerobic training causes much more improvement than myofascial release.

Key words:

aerobic training, myofascial release, ankle-brachial index – claudication indices