| Testing equipment and protocol |
| • Clearly states equipment was calibrated |
1 |
| • Cites and correctly implements protocol |
1 |
| Pre-Test |
| • Clearly states participants were rested prior to the test |
1 |
| • Clearly states participants were in a fasted state and instructed to avoid cigarette smoking and alcohol before the test |
1 |
| • States if a claudication pain scale was used |
1 |
| • Maximum walking distance was explained as the sole termination criteria (excluding safety criteria) |
1 |
| Conducting the test |
| • Qualification / skill level of the test administrator is documented |
1 |
| • Clearly states that a familiarisation test to the same protocol was used |
1 |
| • Clearly states that the treadmill screen / clock, timer or watch was hidden from the participant |
1 |
| • Clearly states whether handrail support was permitted |
1 |
| • Clearly states whether all (or what % of) participants terminated the test due to maximally tolerated claudication pain |
1 |
| Maximum possible score: 11 |
