Repeated Use of 6-min Walk Test with Immediate Knowledge of Results for Walking Capacity in Chronic Stroke: Clinical Trial of Fast versus Slow Walkers

This study aimed to determine the effects of repeated use of the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) with immediate knowledge of results (KR) on the walking capacity by comparing fast and slow walkers in patients with chronic hemiparesis. Methods: Twenty-five subjects were allocated to 2 groups depending on their walking speed1: Group 1 (fast walkers, n1  = 11): greater than equal to .8 m/s and2 Group 2 (slow walkers, n2 = 14): less than .8 m/s. All subjects underwent the 6MWT once a day, 5 days a week, for 4 weeks (a total of 20 sessions).
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research