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Reproducibility and relationships of the 6-minute walk test and shuttle walk test in children with cerebral palsy

Natalia Silva, Lawrence Cahalin, Simone Dal Corso, Arena Ross, Claudia Oliveira, Luciana Malosa Sampaio
European Respiratory Journal 2016 48: PA4448; DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2016.PA4448
Natalia Silva
1Master and Doctoral Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences, University Nove de Julho, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Lawrence Cahalin
2Department of Physical Therapy, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, United States
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Simone Dal Corso
1Master and Doctoral Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences, University Nove de Julho, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Arena Ross
3Department of Physical Therapy College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, United States
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Claudia Oliveira
1Master and Doctoral Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences, University Nove de Julho, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Luciana Malosa Sampaio
1Master and Doctoral Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences, University Nove de Julho, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Abstract

Introduction: The 6-minute walk test (6MWT) has been used to evaluate functional capacity pre-and post-intervention in children with cerebral palsy (CP). However, studies about its reproducibility are scarce.Furthermore, the shuttle walk test (SWT) has never been described in CP.

Objetives: To investigate the reproducibility of the 6MWT and SWT in children with CP having different Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels (I to III) and to examine the relationship between the distance walked in both tests with the Functional Mobility Scale (FMS).

Methods: 30 children (7.5 ± 2.9 yrs) were randomized to perform two 6MWT and two ISWT on different days.A rest of 30 minutes was given between the tests. Both walking tests were carried out according to the recommendations of the ATS/ERS.

Results: The distance walked in the first and the second 6MWT were not significantly different (353.08±131.94 vs. 343.60±129.54 meters, respectively;p=0.63) and were significantly correlated (r=0.97;p=0.0001).The distance walked in the first and the second SWT were not significant different (196.93±114.39 vs. 193.59±106.62 meters, respectively;p=0.39) and were significantly correlated (r=0.97; p=0.0001). Both walk tests demonstrated identical high test-retest reliability for distance walked (intraclass correlation coefficient, ICC = 0.98). Significant positive correlations were observed between FMS and 6MWT (r = 0.68,p = 0.01) and SWT (r = 0.64, p = 0.01) as well as a significant negative correlation between FMS and GMFCS were observed (r = -0.90,p = 0.01).

Conclusion: Field walking tests are reproducible, and are representative measures of the functional status in children with CP.

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Natalia Silva, Lawrence Cahalin, Simone Dal Corso, Arena Ross, Claudia Oliveira, Luciana Malosa Sampaio
European Respiratory Journal Sep 2016, 48 (suppl 60) PA4448; DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2016.PA4448

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Natalia Silva, Lawrence Cahalin, Simone Dal Corso, Arena Ross, Claudia Oliveira, Luciana Malosa Sampaio
European Respiratory Journal Sep 2016, 48 (suppl 60) PA4448; DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2016.PA4448
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