The goal of the proposed pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility of a new leg heat therapy system treatment for patients with lower extremity PAD. The new system is comprised of leg-length water circulating pads surrounded by a separate pneumatic compression outer garment that compresses the pads against the skin for efficient heat transfer. The new leg garment is easily closed with a zipper. The air chambers automatically adjust the amount of air inflation enabling use of the garment independent of patient leg size. Six patients with PAD will be asked to complete daily (90 min/day) home-based leg HT for 12 weeks using the newly developed system. The primary study outcome is the change from baseline in walking performance on the 6-minute walk test at the 12-week follow-up. Secondary outcomes include plantar flexion power, as assessed using isokinetic dynamometry, sit-to-stand muscle power and perceived quality of life.
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Change in Six-minute Walk Distance
Timeframe: Baseline to 12-week follow-up