Prehabilitation for PAD Revascularization Patients

Patients undergoing elective revascularization for their peripheral artery disease will be
randomized to a "prehabilitation" program prior to their surgery or to usual care. The
prehabilitation program is self-directed program designed to improve health and quality of
life prior to surgery. The program is currently offered to general surgery patients; this
study will examine the feasibility and acceptability of such a program in a different patient
population.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Documented lower extremity PAD

- Ability to walk at least 1 block

- Sedentary

- Medical clearance from the surgical team

- Competent to provide consent

Exclusion Criteria:

- Life expectancy < 6 months

- Co-morbidities which limit walking to a severe degree

- Signs of critical limb ischemia

- Recent or current enrollment in a formal exercise program

- Recent cardiovascular events including stroke, TIA, severe valve disease, etc.

- Current substance abuse

- Psychiatric disorder which limits ability to participate in study procedures

- Non-English speaking