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6-Minute Walk Test reference equation for individuals with Class III obesity in the U.S.: a comparison with an Italian cohort

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By Sunghwan Choi, Dilbar Abdurakhimova, Joy M. Macheel, Heidi C. Bednarchuk
| Taylor & Francis Online
Abstract Purpose This study aimed to develop a U.S.-specific reference equation for the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) in individuals with Class III obesity and compare its performance with the Italian model by Capodaglio et al. The goal was to provide clinicians with a more accurate tool for assessing functional capacity. Methods A retrospective review was conducted on 307 adults with Class III obesity referred to outpatient physical therapy from 2017 to 2023. Of these, 295 completed the 6MWT.
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