In Clinical Trials, Is the 6-Minute Walk Test a Better Functional Test of Interventions for Peripheral Artery Disease Than Treadmill Walking Tests?

The article discusses the effectiveness of the treadmill walking performance in the treatment of patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Topics highlighted include the effect of the disease on the person's ability to walk, a description of the exercise method and the difference between the treadmill walking test and the 6-minute walk test.