A normal result for healthy adults ranges from 400 to 700 meters, depending on factors like age, gender, and fitness level. Our template includes a detailed table with normative values for older adults, allowing healthcare professionals to interpret results more accurately.
Six Minute Walk Test
Use our Six-Minute Walk Test template to accurately assess your patient's fitness and exercise capacity with ATS- and ANPT-recommended guidelines and values.
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Six Minute Walk Test Template
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The test requires a 30-meter corridor, a stopwatch, cones for turnaround points, and optional tools like a pulse oximeter. Participants walk for six minutes while being encouraged at regular intervals. This is a brief overview—our template and guide provide the full ATS-recommended protocol.
Yes, but assistance is limited to providing the patient's usual walking aids (e.g., canes, walkers) and supplemental oxygen if prescribed. Any further physical assistance could invalidate the results.
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