Authors

  1. Magalhães , Sandra
  2. Santos , Mário
  3. Viamonte , Sofia
  4. Ribeiro , Fernando
  5. Martins , Joana
  6. Schmidt , Cristine
  7. Martinho-Dias , Daniel
  8. Cyrne-Carvalho , Henrique

Abstract

Arm-ergometry was noninferior to standard treadmill training for VO 2peak , and treadmill training was associated with greater improvements in walking distance. Our data support the use of treadmill as a first-line choice in patients with PAD to enhance walking capacity, but arm-ergometry could be an option in selected patients.