Table 6.
Onset of leg pain during the CWR test.
| Pain onset, min | Combined | Pole Walking | Traditional Walking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | 4.0±2.4 | 3.7±2.0 | 4.2±2.7 |
| 6 weeks | 4.3±3.4 | 3.8±2.5 | 4.7±4.0 |
| 12 weeks | 4.8±3.8 | 5.2±5.0 | 4.4±2.5 |
| 24 weeks | 7.9±8.9 | 9.3±12.1 | 6.8±4.8 |
There were no significant differences between the groups.
CWR, constant work rate treadmill test.