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Erschienen in: European Journal of Pediatrics 6/2015

01.06.2015 | Short Communication

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

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

Erschienen in: European Journal of Pediatrics | Ausgabe 6/2015

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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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Metadaten
Titel
Sex-, age-, and height-specific reference curves for the 6-min walk test in healthy children and adolescents
verfasst von
Vrinda Saraff
Johanna Schneider
Valeria Colleselli
Monika Ruepp
Markus Rauchenzauner
Sabrina Neururer
Ralf Geiger
Wolfgang Högler
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2015
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
European Journal of Pediatrics / Ausgabe 6/2015
Print ISSN: 0340-6199
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1076
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-014-2454-8

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