Vascular Rehabilitation

Vascular Rehabilitation is a dedicated service to help those diagnosed with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and Intermittent Claudication. We aim to help you understand your condition and how to manage it. The Service is designed to support you by offering education, expert physical assessment and supporting you to identify the areas of your health you wish to improve. The support you receive will be catered to your goals and personal preferences.

What to Expect:

If you have had a diagnosis of PAD, the Vascular Team will discuss your management options with you. One of these options is referral to the Physiotherapy Vascular Rehabilitation service. A specialist Physiotherapist will provide you with an expert assessment, and you will be supported with advice regarding Physical Activity. We will help you understand the role Physical activity has in managing your PAD, and help you understand the things you can do in the long-term management of your PAD.

Internal Links:

If you requires advice regarding:

• Foot Care: Podiatry and Orthotic
• Eating and Drinking Well: Nutrition and Dietetics

External Links:

• Vascular Society - Peripheral Arterial Disease
• Circulation Foundation - Intermittent Claudication (Circulation Problems in the Leg)
• British Heart Foundation - Peripheral Arterial Disease (Heart Matters Magazine)
• NHS - Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

Please note that the information on this site is a guide, and should not replace any individual advice you may have received from a healthcare professional. If you have concerns about your condition, please contact your healthcare practitioner or GP. Advice on which health service to contact can be found on the Choose Well website. For urgent emergency care, always dial 999.