Do you feel tired and have cramps or pain in your legs after a short walk? In addition, do you constantly have to stand still so the pain subsides? If so, you may be suffering from intermittent claudication, or 'shop-window legs'. Why do we even call it leg syndrome? Because when you are shopping, you always stop to look in the windows. When you have tired or aching legs, you are basically doing the same thing, hence the name shop window legs.

 

How does it feel?

The pain in your legs occurs due to a narrowing of the leg arteries. After walking for a while, you experience a convulsive pain in the leg. At that point, walking no longer seems possible, but after a while the pain goes away. Then, when you start walking again, the pain reoccurs.

As mentioned above, etalage legs are caused by a narrowing of the leg arteries. Because of this narrowing, the muscles we use for walking don't get enough oxygen and you experience pain. But, how does this narrowing actually occur? One of the biggest risk factors is smoking. In addition, hypertension, high blood cholesterol levels and diabetes can also increase the risk of etalage legs.

 

What can FriskFysio Amstelveen do for you?

When symptoms persist or keep returning, FriskFysio is the solution for you! During your first appointment at FriskFysio, an interview and extensive examination will take place and your complaints will be assessed by one of our professionals. Based on this outcome, we will determine which treatment best suits your complaint(s). Together, we will then draw up a clear treatment plan and you will be given exercises to take home with you, which you can view online or via our APP.