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Supervised Exercise Therapy for Peripheral Arterial Disease (SET-PAD)

Inova Schar Heart and Vascular's SET-PAD programs offer behavior and lifestyle management programs for adults with peripheral arterial disease.

Our team of exercise physiologists, nurses and registered dietitians are here to help you improve your mobility and quality of life through lifestyle management and behavior modification education. 

We look forward to supporting your recovery process!

To receive details on how to enroll, please contact any of our locations

Benefits of SET-PAD

SET-PAD can help you improve your:

  • Walking ability and endurance
  • Onset of pain with walking
  • Blood pressure
  • Circulation
  • Diabetes management
  • Flexibility and balance
  • Lifestyle modification knowledge
  • Nutritional plan for a heart-healthy diet
  • Self-confidence
  • Strength and endurance
  • Stress/anxiety management

Individuals who have a diagnosis of symptomatic intermittent claudication can participate in SET-PAD.

Individuals attend up to 12 weeks or 36 sessions of supervised exercise and risk factor education. Participants work with the clinical team on exercise progression and educational topics focused on an individual clinical and risk factor assessment.

One-on-one appointments with a registered dietitian and diabetic educator may be available to support care needs.

Patient Education

Inova Schar Heart and Vascular offers educational opportunities to patients enrolled in SET-PAD. Lectures vary by location and seminars may include:

  • Exercise Guidelines and Progression
  • Healthy Eating Guidelines
  • Medication
  • Lifestyle Management
  • Risk Factor Guidelines
  • Diabetes Education

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