A prospective randomized controlled study with intermittent mechanical compression of the calf in patients with claudication

FM220 positioned on the calf. The cloth sleeves around the calf generate intermittent electrical mechanical compression.

Initial claudication distance. P values for between group comparisons: one month (P = .001); three months (P = .002); six months (P = .002).

Absolute claudication distance. P values for between group comparisons: one month (P = .005); three months (P = .002); six months (P = .002).

Ankle-to-brachial index at rest. No significant differences.

Post-exercise ankle-to-brachial index. P values for between group comparisons: one month (P = .01); three months (P = .002); six months (P = .003).