Predictive models for the six-minute walk test considering the walking course and physical activity level.

CONCLUSIONS: The length of the course strongly impacts individual performance on the 6MWT in a predominantly young adult population. Furthermore, IPAQ-assessed PAL is an important independent predictor of 6MWD. CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT: The incorporation of course length in the prediction of 6MWD allows the use of a prediction equation that includes the effects of different course sizes. PAL should be used in the prediction of 6MWD. PMID: 31189305 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Eur J Phys Rehabil Med Source Type: research