Demographic/anthropometric factors and physiological performance-related parameters associated with the six-minute walk test in bariatric surgery candidates, from Valdivia, Chile

Demographic/anthropometric factors and physiological performance-related parameters associated with the six-minute walk test in bariatric surgery candidates, from Valdivia, Chile

ABSTRACT The six-minute walk test (6MWT) is widely used to measure functional capacity in special populations. However, the factors associated with its performance in candidates for bariatric surgery are unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the influence of anthropometric and physiolo...

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Main Authors: Mariana Kalazich-Rosales, Camila Mautner-Molina, Cecilia König-Araya, Francisca Fuentes-Leal, Carlos Cárcamo-Ibaceta, Sergio Martínez-Huenchullán
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2021-11-01
Series:Fisioterapia e Pesquisa
Subjects:
Bariatric Surgery
Exercise Test
Obesity
Motor Activity
Heart Rate
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