OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine relationships between lower-
extremity arterial obstruction, leg strength, and lower-extremity functioning. DESIGN: The …

OBJECTIVE: To establish associations between leg strength and mortality in men and
women with lower extremity peripheral arterial disease (PAD). METHODS: This was an …

The purposes of this study were to (1) determine if peripheral arterial disease (PAD) severity
is related to deficits in lower extremity functional strength,(2) identify covariates that might …

OBJECTIVES: To identify associations between lower extremity ischemia and leg strength,
leg power, and hand grip in persons with and without lower extremity peripheral arterial …

PURPOSE: To identify comorbidities associated with increased rates of functional decline in
persons with lower-extremity peripheral arterial disease (PAD). We also determined whether …

Objective: We compared three commonly used methods of ankle/brachial index (ABI)
calculation to determine their relative association with objective measures of leg functioning …

OBJECTIVE: This cross-sectional study was set in an academic medical center and
conducted to identify associations of physical activity level and walking exercise frequency …

Purpose: Claudication patients' perceptions of walking impairment often influence
recommendations for peripheral bypass and angioplasty. The actual relationship between …

OBJECTIVES:: This two part study validated a 1 min treadmill exercise test and compared
this with simple heel raising exercise. METHODS:: In an initial study of 24 claudicants (aged …

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate associations between baseline lower extremity strength and
decline in functional performance over 6 years of follow‐up in men and women with lower …