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Authors
Affiliations
1 MPT, Dept. of Physiotherapy, Pad Dr D.Y. Patil University, 6th floor, Pad DR D. Y. Patil Medical College Bldg., Sector 5, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, IN
2 Dept. of Physiotherapy, Pad Dr D.Y. Patil University, 6th floor, Pad DR D. Y. Patil Medical College Bldg., Sector 5, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 6, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 32-35
Abstract
The 6 minute walk test is a practical simple test that is very commonly used to assess the submaximal functional capacity of patients with pulmonary dysfunctions. This test measures the distance that a patient can quickly walk on a flat, hard surface in a period of 6 minutes ie the 6 minute walk distance (6MWD). It is widely administered in adults as well as paediatrics groups. Though there are reference values of the 6MWD available for adult group, no such values are available for Indian paediatric groups. This study aims to find the reference values for 6 minute walk test for Indian paediatric group.
Methodology: The 6 minute walk test was administered on 300 school children of both sexes. The distance covered and the pre and post test basal parameters were assessed or each subject.
Conclusion: The distance covered by the subjects was found to be 599.47±81 mtrs with little difference between the two sexes.
Keywords
6 Minute walk test, Children
