SET is more effective than WA in improving walking distance, WIQ scores, and quality of life for patients with intermittent claudication. Additional feedback with an accelerometer did not result in further improvement. SET programs should be made available for all patients with intermittent claudication.

These data indicate that the WIQ is a valid tool to detect improvement or deterioration in the daily walking ability of patients with intermittent claudication. Hence, the WIQ can be used as an alternative to treadmill testing for objective assessment of functional walking ability, both in daily practice and in clinical trials.

Treadmill assessment has the highest reliability when using a G-protocol together with the ACD as the primary outcome measure.

Wearing an elastic compression stocking has no additional benefit following elastic bandaging for 3 days in postoperative care after stripping of the great saphenous vein as assessed by control of limb oedema, pain, complications and return to work.

Supervised exercise therapy in a community-based setting is a promising approach to providing conservative treatment for patients with intermittent claudication.