Comparing the Physiological Responses to the 6-Minute Walk Test, Timed Up and Go Test, and Treadmill Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test

Eduardo S. Alves; R. Nicole Bellet; Pramod Sharma; Bryce N. Balmain; Craig Aitken; Thomas Doering; Leilani Orola; Anita Green; Tatiana Paim; Fergus O’Connor; Norman R. Morris

doi:10.1155/2024/1317817

Rehabilitation Research and Practice (Jan 2024)

Comparing the Physiological Responses to the 6-Minute Walk Test, Timed Up and Go Test, and Treadmill Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test

Eduardo S. Alves,
R. Nicole Bellet,
Pramod Sharma,
Bryce N. Balmain,
Craig Aitken,
Thomas Doering,
Leilani Orola,
Anita Green,
Tatiana Paim,
Fergus O’Connor,
Norman R. Morris

Affiliations

Eduardo S. Alves: University Centre for Rural Health (UCRH)
R. Nicole Bellet: Physiotherapy Department
Pramod Sharma: School of Allied Health Sciences and Social Work
Bryce N. Balmain: School of Allied Health Sciences and Social Work
Craig Aitken: School of Allied Health Sciences and Social Work
Thomas Doering: School of Health
Leilani Orola: Cardiac Investigation Unit
Anita Green: Cardiac Investigation Unit
Tatiana Paim: Physiotherapy Department
Fergus O’Connor: School of Allied Health Sciences and Social Work
Norman R. Morris: School of Allied Health Sciences and Social Work

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/1317817
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 2024

Abstract

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Conclusion: Not surprisingly, the treadmill CPX results is the greatest physiological response in our group. Despite being of short duration, the TUGT results in an increased physiological response.

Published in Rehabilitation Research and Practice

ISSN: 2090-2867 (Print); 2090-2875 (Online)
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Medicine: Medicine (General)
Website: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/8095

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