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PADdy's Post I never saw myself on this side of the healthcare system, fighting for life & limb. Inside:‘Walk, walk, walk'From wheelchair to walking: Taking steps to save my legs!For Friends with Peripheral Artery DiseasePaddy's Post 2022Vol VI(Cont'd Page 2: 'Walk, Walk, Walk')BECAUSE EVERYBODY DESERVES A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFEWalkingSpecial

Paddy's Post 2022Cont'd 'Walk, Walk, Walk' From Page 1Walk, Walk, Walkpage 2Vol. VIwalking!‐Benefits of Walking

Paddy's Post 2022page 3Vol. VIWalking IS Medicine for P.A.D.The critical role of collateral vessels in improving claudication.If claudication doesn't improve during thistimeframe, your physician will asses next steps, which may include intervention or surgery.(Cont'd Page 4: Walking is Medicine for P.A.D.)

Questions to ask your physician Paddy's Post 2022page 4Vol. VIWalking IS Medicine for P.A.D.Collateral VesselsArtery ReconstitutionArtery BlockageBefore Artery Flow Restored After Artery Flow RestoredCont'd Walking is Medicine From Page 3

Paddy's Post 2022How to WalkYou only formcollaterals when you push through the pain. page 5Vol. VIApril ParrotExercise PhysiologistCardiac Rehab TherapistAre you ready to walk? (Cont'd Page 6: How to Walk)

Paddy's Post 2022How to Walkpage 6Vol. VIApril ParrotExercise PhysiologistCardiac Rehab Therapist(Cont'd Page 7: How to Walk)Cont'd How to Walk From Page 5

Paddy's Post 2022page 7Vol. VIHow to WalkApril ParrotExercise PhysiologistCardiac Rehab TherapistCont'd How to Walk From Page 6

Paddy's Post 2022Two Week Walking Challengepage 8Vol. VILet's Get Started!How to Log Daily SessionWeek 1Week 2

Paddy's Post 2022Six Week Walking Challengepage 9Vol. VIWeek 5Week 6Week 3Week 4Symptom Assessment after 6 weeks(Write about current symptoms to discuss. Have they improved? Remained the Same? Increased over time?)

Paddy's Post 2022page 10Vol. VIFormal Walking Programs"My Steps" free Fill out the sign-up form below and fax it to (415) 491-1556. Sign-up for "My Steps"

Watch Your Step To learn more, follow Dr. Jones: FB www.facebook.com/runthisrace | IG @run_thisrace Paddy's Post 2022Underdesk Bicycle Walking PolesFoot SpaEpsom Salt (for bath)Exercise Balance PADHeated Sockspage 11Vol. VIImproves circulation whilewatching TV, reading, orworking.PAD can upset your balance,increasing risk for falls & disability.Balance exercises can help.Studies show heat thereapy canincrease circulation, functional ability, and feels sooooooo good.Improves balance and stability. Also,takes some load off of your hips andknees.Additional minerals, includingmagnesium can help relieve somemuscle cramps & increase relaxation.Studies show improvements inwalking ability and blood pressure inPAD patients using hot water therapy.How to Put Your Best Foot Forward

Paddy's Post 2022Wound Care & Walkingmustpage 12Vol. VIKay SmithNurse PractitionerWound Care Specialist

page 13 Paddy's Post 2022 Vol. VISpine to ToeStretch & StrengtheningStretching & Circulation

page 14 Paddy's Post 2022 Vol. VISpine to ToeStretch & StrengtheningStretching and Circulation

Paddy's Post 2022Improve Circulation At Restpage 15Vol. VIImprove Your Circulation No matter What Your Level of ActivityChair YogaHere are examples of Chair Yoga: Left: Right:

Paddy's Post 2022 “Hell, Kevin, you ran the Boston Marathon,so you’re a runner. Now you’re a runner with PAD. Enjoy!”Pushing The Limits of P.A.D. page 16Vol. VI "Train for Aging," (Yes! I'm still training training for Ironman, it keeps me alive!)(Cont'd on page 17)Samples from dogs (I am a veterinarian) to showwhat my plasma was like. Normal plasma (bloodwithout red cells) left, high blood fat (middle)and severe hyperlipidemia (like me beforeIronman training).

Paddy's Post 2022Cont'd Pushing The Limits of P.A.D. From Page 16page 17Vol. VIFollow Kevin Morgan's endurance training and subscribe to his blog at https://athletewithstent.com/Pushing The Limits of P.A.D. Gizzy and I at the finish lineof the local Gallup & Gorge10k run race.

Paddy's Post 2022Pushing The Limits of P.A.D.page 18Vol. VI"The harder I worked the more enjoyable my life became."

page 19 Paddy's Post 2022Vol. VI'Furry Friends' who motivate us to walk ...Walk daily if you can, but at least30 minutes a day 3-5 days perweek. If you have balance issues, use awalker or cane. If you have bad arthritis, tryswimming or a stationary bike.Walk somewhere. Set adestination with a reward such asyour favorite coffee shop, afriend's place, or a grocery store.Find something you can beconsistent with and you wake upand say, "Hey I can't wait to dothis today!"Walk your dog or a friend's dog.ExerciseTipsCan Water Improve Claudication Distance?SIGN-UP!Doug's Sal & DixieToni & Derrick'sRedd & BellaMandy'sCara, Marvel, & RenaDeb's WillowTammy's RonnieRenee'sCharlie & BenKay'sDougie, Sassy, LokieGet FREE Daily Walking Reminders~and/or~Join Walking Challenges (prizes!)TEXT1 (415) 233-2730Count my steps!"Reversal of Lower-Extremity Intermittent Claudication and Rest Pain by Hydration"

Weekly & monthly walking challenges with prizesAccountability and comradery from fellow P.A.D. WarriorsCertificates for reaching personal milestonsClinicians on-hand to answer questionsReady to start walking?Find other P.A.D. Warriors who are walking, too!Join our FUN online support grow now! https://www.facebook.com/groups/padwalkingsupport/You don't want to miss:Call: (415) 320-7138Email: kym@TheWayToMyHeart.org PADdy's PostFor Friends with Peripheral Artery Disease Paddy's Post 2022Vol. VIwww.thewaytomyheart.org/get-support-nowJoin All Support Groups!Chat with friends who have PAD!Chat with vetted Vascular Specialists!Learn new diagnosis & treatment options!Find a virtual walking buddy! Get community support for lifestylemodifications!Learn about research opportunities!Get help finding a doctor!Get critical questions to ask your doctor!Get support preparing for appointments!Have an advocate with you during appointments!Get help understanding diagnosis & treatment options!Get real-time lifestyle modification compliance supportafter appointments!Get A Free Advocate!www.facebook.com/VascularDiseaseSupport/groupsVisit us online:Or Contact Us Directly: SCAN QR CODE(Use Phone Camera) BECAUSE EVERYBODY DESERVES A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE