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Sex-, age-, and height-specific reference curves for the 6-min walk test in healthy children and adolescents

Authors: Vrinda Saraff, Johanna Schneider, Valeria Colleselli, Monika Ruepp, Markus Rauchenzauner, Sabrina Neururer, Ralf Geiger, Wolfgang Högler

Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 6/2015

Abstract

The 6-min walk test is a simple and accurate method to measure functional exercise capacity in children. We provide smooth reference curves for the modified 6-min walk test in 696 healthy children and adolescents aged 4–19 years, enabling calculation of sex-, age-, and height-specific Z-scores. Conclusion: These reference curves will allow more accurate grading of mobility and exercise capacity in sick or disabled children and monitoring the effects of intervention or treatment.

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Title: Sex-, age-, and height-specific reference curves for the 6-min walk test in healthy children and adolescents
Authors: Vrinda Saraff
Johanna Schneider
Valeria Colleselli
Monika Ruepp
Markus Rauchenzauner
Sabrina Neururer
Ralf Geiger
Wolfgang Högler
Publication date: 01-06-2015
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 6/2015
Print ISSN: 0340-6199
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1076
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-014-2454-8

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