Six minute walk distance and reference values in healthy Italian children: A cross-sectional study.

The 6-minute walking test (6MWT) is a simple assessment tool to evaluate exercise capacity. The result of the test is the distance that a subject can walk at a constant and normal pace within 6 minutes (6MWD) and reflects the aerobic/fitness performance related to walking function. Use of 6MWT has b...

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Main Authors: Matteo Vandoni, Luca Correale, Mariangela Valentina Puci, Christel Galvani, Roberto Codella, Fabio Togni, Antonio La Torre, Francesco Casolo, Alberto Passi, Claudio Orizio, Cristina Montomoli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6188863?pdf=render