| Methods |
RCT with 3 groups: PRT, walking (aerobic training) and control
Method of randomisation: not reported
Assessor blinding: no
Participant blinding: no
Loss to follow‐up: 2
Intention‐to‐treat analysis: no
Post‐program follow up: no |
| Participants |
Location: USA
N = 29 (19 in PRT versus control)
Sample: people who have peripheral arterial disease and intermittent claudication
Age: mean 67 years
Inclusion criteria: intermittent claudication (disabling but stable for 3 months prior to enrolment); peripheral arterial disease
Exclusion criteria: leg pain at rest, ischemic ulceration, gangrene, unable to walk on the treadmill at a speed of at least 2mph; exercise capacity limited by symptoms of angina, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, arthritis; diabetes; vascular surgery or angioplasty in the past year |
| Interventions |
PRT versus control and versus aerobic
1. PRT
Type of Ex: 5LL
Equipment: cuff weights
Intensity: high (6RM)
Frequency: Ex3
Reps/Sets: 6/3
Duration: 12 weeks
Setting: gym
Supervision: full
Adherence: not reported
2. Control Group: usual level of activity
3. Aerobic Training Group: intermittent walking on treadmill until pain subsided, 3 times per week |
| Outcomes |
Strength (Cybex dynamometer)
Peak Vo2
Comments on adverse events: no |
| Notes |
Data from PRT and aerobic training group were compared |
| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |
