Gait Test

Mobility Test

2 Minute Walk Test

The test allows gait related assessment of response to therapy and provides prognosis across a broad range of chronic cardiopulmonary and neuroligical conditions.

Description

The 2 Minute Walk Test is a sub-maximal gait test over a span of 2 minutes. It involves an individual walking forth and back in a figure 8 on a flat course marked by two floor markers at a distance of 15 meters. The goal is to cover as much distance as possible. The test provides a measure for global response of musculoskeletal systems of the lower limbs as well as information regarding functional capacity. Results entail the distance walked and functional gait parameters.

Test Preparation

Place 2 floor markers at 15 m distance

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes

Use usual walking aids if applicable (cane, crutches, etc.)

Usual medical regime shall be continued

No vigorous exercise within 2 h of beginning testing

Light meal before testing is acceptable, but not obligatory

Place 2 floor markers at 15 m distance

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes

Use usual walking aids if applicable (cane, crutches, etc.)

Usual medical regime shall be continued

No vigorous exercise within 2 h of beginning testing

Light meal before testing is acceptable, but not obligatory

Contraindication

Unstable angina during previous month

Myocardial infarction during previous month

Heart rate >120

Systolic blood pressure >180 mm Hg

Diastolic blood pressure > 100 mm Hg

Unstable angina during previous month

Myocardial infarction during previous month

Heart rate >120

Systolic blood pressure >180 mm Hg

Diastolic blood pressure > 100 mm Hg

Equipment

2x Floor Marker Disc

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Application Area

Rehabilitation

Orthopaedics

Neurorology

Test Procedure

1

Prepare

Stand straight
Feet are shoulder width apart next to one floor mark

2

Countdown

Hold your standing position over the countdown
Start walking on the START signal
Attend to the biofeedback, if applicable

3

Walk Forth

Walk straight towards the turning mark
Walk as fast as possible without stumbling
Do not run
Attend to the biofeedback, if applicable

4

Turning Mark

Pivot around the turning mark
Continue back without hesitation

5

Walk Back

Walk back towards the start mark
Walk as fast as possible without stumbling
Do not run or jog

6

Start Mark

Pivot around the start mark
Continue forth without hesitation

7

Continued Laps

Walk back and forth between the two floor marks in figure eights (8) for 2 min
Do not talk and focus on walking
Listen to the feedback on time left

8

Stop

Listen to the countdown while keeping walking
Stop walking on the STOP
The test is completed

9

Additional

Enter if assistive devices were used
Enter your fatigue and pain level
Enter free comments, if applicable

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