Abstract: Background: Diabetes mellitus has increased the risk of peripheral vascular diseases by causing endothelial and smooth muscle cell dysfunction in peripheral arteries. Exercise is the fundamental principle for preventing the peripheral vascular diseases (PVD) among diabetic patients one of these exercises is Buerger Allen exercise.Aim:the study aims to evaluate the impact of Buerger Allen exercise on improving clinical features of peripheral vascular disease among diabetic patients. Design: Quasi-experimental research design. Sample:Purposeful samples include estimated numbers n. = 100 diabetic patients were selected. Setting: The present study was conducted at the diabetic out-patient clinic, at Minia university hospital. Tools:Data were collected using two tools; the first tool included structured interviewed data related to demographic characteristics andmedical......
Key words: Beurger Allen exercise, Peripheral vascular disease,Diabetes mellitus
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