Monitoring Physiotherapy in Peripheral Vascular Diseases: An Important Part of Patient Care

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), a progressive atherosclerotic disorder, significantly impairs blood flow to the lower extremities, leading to functional limitations such as intermittent claudication, fatigue, and decreased mobility. As PAD progresses, patients may experience pain at rest, ulcerations, or limb-threatening ischaemia. This review explores the critical role of physiotherapy monitoring in the management of PAD. Evidence suggests that physiotherapeutic interventions, including exercise therapy, wound care education, gait training, and patient education, contribute significantly to improving patient outcomes. The integration of physiotherapy into multidisciplinary PAD care helps restore functional mobility, reduce complications, and improve quality of life.