Evidence for the different physiological significance of the 6- and 2-minute walk tests in multiple sclerosis

Evidence for the different physiological significance of the 6- and 2-minute walk tests in multiple sclerosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Researchers have recently advocated for the 2-minute walk (2MW) as an alternative for the 6-minute walk (6MW) to assess long distance ambulation in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS). This recommendation has not been based on physi...

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Main Authors: Motl Robert W, Suh Yoojin, Balantrapu Swathi, Sandroff Brian M, Sosnoff Jacob J, Pula John, Goldman Myla D, Fernhall Bo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Subjects:
Ambulation
Energy expenditure
Multiple sclerosis
Oxygen consumption
Walking
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2377/12/6

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