Table 5.
StO2 measures during the CWR test (n=95).
| Parameter | Combined (n=95) | Pole Walking (n=49) | Traditional Walking (n=46) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isotime, % oxygenation | |||
| Baseline | 18.2±20.6 | 19.5±21.5 | 16.8±19.8 |
| 6 weeks | 18.9±20.9 | 18.6±20.2 | 19.1±21.8 |
| 12 weeks | 18.9±28.2 | 20.8±33.9 | 16.8±20.5 |
| 24 weeks | 21.2±22.0 | 20.2±22.1 | 22.3±22.2 |
| Time to minimum value, min | |||
| Baseline | 3.2±2.5 | 3.2±2.7 | 3.2±2.4 |
| 6 weeks | 3.9±2.9 | 3.8±2.7 | 3.9±3.2 |
| 12 weeks | 4.4±3.7 | 4.5±4.1 | 4.3±3.2 |
| 24 weeks | 4.3±3.6 | 3.8±3.1 | 4.9±4.2 |
There were no significant differences between the groups on tissue oxygenation or time to reach minimal values using repeated measures analysis of variance. There was a significant time effect in time to reach minimal values between baseline and 24 weeks (F = 14.12, P<.001).
Abbreviations: StO2, tissue oxygenation; CWR, constant work rate treadmill test.