Associations Between Lower Extremity Ischemia Upper and Lower Extremity Strength and Functional Impairment with Peripheral Arterial Disease

摘要

ObjectivesTo identify associations between lower extremity ischemia and leg strength, leg power, and hand grip in persons with and without lower extremity peripheral arterial disease (PAD). To determine whether poorer strength may mediate poorer lower extremity performance in persons with lower arterial brachial index (ABI) levels.