European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 36, Issue 6 , Pages 689-694 , December 2008

Nordic Poles Immediately Improve Walking Distance in Patients with Intermittent Claudication

  • C. Oakley

      Affiliations

    • Centre for Sport and Exercise Science, Sheffield Hallam University, Collegiate Crescent Campus, Sheffield, S10 2BP, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Steps Physiotherapy and Circulation Clinics, 32 Southbourne Road, Broomhill, Sheffield S10 2QN, UK. Tel.: +44 114 268 6084.
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  • I. Zwierska

      Affiliations

    • Centre for Sport and Exercise Science, Sheffield Hallam University, Collegiate Crescent Campus, Sheffield, S10 2BP, UK
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  • G. Tew

      Affiliations

    • Centre for Sport and Exercise Science, Sheffield Hallam University, Collegiate Crescent Campus, Sheffield, S10 2BP, UK
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  • J.D. Beard

      Affiliations

    • Sheffield Vascular Institute, Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AU, UK
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  • J.M. Saxton

      Affiliations

    • Centre for Sport and Exercise Science, Sheffield Hallam University, Collegiate Crescent Campus, Sheffield, S10 2BP, UK

Received 20 April 2008 ,Accepted 26 June 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2008.06.036

European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 36, Issue 6 , Pages 689-694 , December 2008

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