Mr. Ali mushtaq 6 minutes walk test.pptx

The 6-minute walk test (6MWT) is a practical and widely used assessment tool in clinical settings to evaluate the exercise capacity and functional status of patients. During the test, the participant is instructed to walk as far as possible along a straight path in a span of 6 minutes. The test is conducted in a corridor of a specific length, typically marked at every meter for accurate measurement of distance covered.

1. 6 minutes walk test Presented by: M. Umar

2. Definition…….. The six-minute walk test ( 6MWT ) measures the distance an individual is able to walk over a total of six minutes on a hard, flat surface. The goal is for the individual to walk as far as possible in six minutes.

3. Indications…...! Before-and-After Treatment Comparisons Lung transplantation or lung resection Lung volume reduction surgery Pulmonary rehabilitation Drug therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Pulmonary hypertension Heart failure To Measure Functional Status Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Cystic fibrosis Heart failure Peripheral vascular disease In elderly patients To Predict Hospitalization and Death From heart failure, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or pulmonary hypertension

4. Contraindications………… Absolute contraindications: (during previous month) Unstable angina Myocardial infarction Relative contraindication: Resting heart rate> 120 beat per minute Systolic blood pressure > 180 mmHg Diastolic blood pressure > 100 mmHg Resting sPo2 < 85 Physical disability Severe dyspnea

5. Formula…. For Men= (7.57* height in cm)-(5.02* age)-(1.76* weight in kg)-(distance in meter) For Woman=(2.11* height in cm)-(5.78* age)-(2.29* weight in kg)+(distance in meter)

6. Normal values of 6 (MWT) Age Male 20y Female 20y Low 616.5 596.3 Average 616.5-728 596.3-669.8 High 728 669.8 Age Male 20_25y Female 20_25y Low 573.4 564.9 Average 573.4-672 564.9-654 High 672 654 Age All m ale All female Low 570 549.9 Average 570-672 549.9-654 High 672 654

7. Set-up and equipment: ensure the hallway free of obstacles stopwatch measuring wheel recommended to calculate distance

8. Patient Instructions…… “Cover as much ground as possible over 6 minutes. Walk continuously if possible, but do not be concerned if you need to slow down or stop to rest. The goal is to feel at the end of the test that more ground could not have been covered in the 6 minutes. “

9. Procedure….. General Information: individual walks without physical assistance for 6 minutes and the distance is measured start timing when the individual is instructed to “Go” stop timing at 6 minutes if physical assistance is required to walk, this should not be performed a measuring wheel is helpful to determine distance walked should be performed at the fastest speed possible

10. Thanks………!