Why the study?
Do subjects with peripheral arterial disease have impaired temporal and spatial gait characteristics compared to non-PAD controls?
Population
43 subjects, comprising 28 with peripheral arterial disease and intermittent claudication and 15 non-PAD…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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PAD patients may prioritize gait stability over speed; leaves open whether this pattern predicts outcomes or responds to therapy.
Do subjects with peripheral arterial disease have impaired temporal and spatial gait characteristics compared to non-PAD controls?
Patients with peripheral arterial disease adopt an ambulatory pattern that favors greater gait stability at the expense of walking speed compared to non-PAD controls.
Gardner et al. (2001) studied this question.
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