Activity level predicts 6-minute walk distance in healthy older females: an observational study

Reference values for standardized tests of walking speed and distance: A systematic review

“…Among 30 studies with sampling information, participants were either a convenience sample 70 (87%) or randomly selected from a population (13%). Across studies providing descriptive results, reference values were summarized using the mean in 30 studies 29, 30, 36-38, 45-59, 62-64, 66, 69-72, 74, 77 and the median in one study.…”

Investigation of the immediate pre-operative physical capacity of patients scheduled for elective abdominal surgery using the 6-minute walk test

“…The influence of activity level on distance walked in the 6-minute walk test has been investigated in healthy subjects in a few studies [12,16]. Among them, researchers observed that the level of physical activity predicts the distance walked in the 6-minute walk test in healthy older females [12]. Sedentary lifestyle and a lower level of pre-operative physical activity are common in surgical patients.…”

“…Patients were asked about their physical activity patterns, and those who reported limited activity levels, and had not been involved in any type of daily activity or regular exercise for the previous 6 months, were considered to be sedentary, as described by Steffens et al [12].…”

Relationship between Physical Activity, Anthropometry, and Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second with 6-Minute Walk Distance in Elderly

“…[8][9][10][11][12] A study in west Australia which involved Caucasian participants aged 55-75 years revealed that six-minute walk distance in males was higher 59±13 than in females. 11 A recent study in Brazil which included females with average age 66 years reported that physical activity becomes an important independent predictor toward six-minute walk distance.…”

“…11 A recent study in Brazil which included females with average age 66 years reported that physical activity becomes an important independent predictor toward six-minute walk distance. 10 Some health conditions in elderly may disturb the ability of walking and become a limitation in performing six-minute walk test, so it is important to find another way to predict the six-minute walk distance for elderly with such condition.…”