Comparison of distance covered, physiological cost, and perceived exertion in four six-minute walk test protocols

Comparison of distance covered, physiological cost, and perceived exertion in four six-minute walk test protocols

Objective: There is evidence that indicates that the Walked Distance (WD) in the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) would be sensitive to the type of track and encouragement. The aim of study was compared the impact of track type and verbal encouragement provided in the 6MWT on WD, physiological cost, percei...

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Main Authors: Rodrigo Muñoz-Cofré, Mariano del Sol, Pablo A. Lizana, Alejandro Gómez-Bruton, María José Fuentes Andaur, Erika Soto Fierro, Gabriela Osorio Gonzalez, Paul Medina-González, Fernando Valenzuela-Aedo, Máximo Escobar-Cabello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
Subjects:
walk test
exercise test
respiratory function tests
physical endurance
physical exertion
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2024.1395855/full

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