Walking Economy after an Arm-ergometry versus a Treadmill Supervised Exercise program in patients with Peripheral Artery Disease: Findings from the ARMEX trial
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Background: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) significantly affects patient prognosis, leading to a rapid decline in physical function and health-related quality of life. PAD impacts walking economy, causing higher oxygen uptake during submaximal walking, which is crucial for evaluating walking performance and aerobic endurance. Research question: How do arm-ergometry supervised exercise training (AEx) and treadmill exercise training (TEx) compare in their effects on walking economy, and what clinical characteristics and outcomes influence the degree of this improvement? Methods: ) during submaximal effort during the treadmill cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET). Results: peak and positively correlated with CPET maximum walking distance and self-reported walking distance. Significance: Treadmill exercise improved walking economy more than arm-ergometry in patients with PAD. Individuals with a higher BMI experience less improvement in walking economy with exercise training and might require specialized interventions.
Source: Heliyon
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,270
OpenAlex ID: W4406821629