Use of the Peak Heart Rate Reached During Six-Minute Walk Test to Predict Individualized Training Intensity in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis: Validity and Reliability

Article ID	Journal	Published Year	Pages	File Type
3450831	Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation	2010	6 Pages	PDF

Abstract

HR6peak is valid and demonstrates satisfactory test-retest reliability in patients with CF. These results might suggest the use of HR6peak as a simple alternative method to individualize exercise prescriptions in this population. Further studies are needed in a larger cohort of patients to confirm these preliminary findings.

Keywords

FEV1 V̇O2 Gas exchange threshold CPET 6MWD FVC SpO2 6MWT V̇E Six-minute walk test Physical fitness oxygen saturation as measured by pulse oximetry bpm Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD Cardiopulmonary exercise test Ventilation Rehabilitation forced expiratory volume in one second Standard error of measurement forced vital capacity Six-minute walk distance Cystic fibrosis SEM oxygen consumption per unit time Walking GET