Sample
peripheral arterial disease, muscle soreness, claudication, pain
CRITICAL LIMB ISCHEMIA, PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE, ACUTE INFECTION
Adults (> 17 years of age) of any sex/gender were included. Participants had to have diagnostically confirmed peripheral arterial disease of any grade and claudication. Exclusion criteria included (1) critical limb ischemia, (2) acute infection or severe illnesses that have an impact on quality of life or physical performance, (3) use of perception-altering substances, (4) muscle soreness or severe pain in the lower extremities, (5) existing pregnancy or breastfeeding period.