3.3. FMD, ABI and PWV
The FMD value did not differ between the groups at baseline and did not change significantly after rehabilitation. However, the groups differed significantly after the end of rehabilitation and after the I F-U period (The value of the ABI for the right and left lower limbs did not differ between the groups at baseline and did not change throughout the programme. The cervical–femoral pulse wave velocity index (cfPWV_calc), calculated from baPWV, did not differ between the groups before the start of rehabilitation. After rehabilitation, in the experimental group, the value of the cervical–femoral pulse wave velocity index was significantly lower than the level before rehabilitation. During this period, a significant difference between the groups was also observed (