Ref: EJVES Dec 2013
This is a systematic review of the effectiveness of an almost self-directed structured exercise ‘activities’ on the IC patients.
The clear conclusion is that there is “low-level” evidence that Home based exercise programme (HEPs) can improve walking capacity and quality of life in patients with intermittent claudication, albeit probably to a lesser extent than supervised exercise training. The recommendation is that HEPs should be used to promote walking in patients with intermittent claudication when supervised training is unavailable or impractical.
http://www.ejves.com/article/S1078-5884(13)00562-5/pdf