A 72-year-old male arrives for a physical therapy evaluation…

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A 72-yeаr-оld mаle аrrives fоr a physical therapy evaluatiоn for treatment of his low back pain. The patient has a history of smoking, peripheral vascular disease, and diabetes. He reports leg pain and fatigue when walking. The physical therapist feels it is appropriate to include a vascular screen and testing in the evaluation. Which of the following signs/symptoms would be MOST indicative of intermittent claudication?