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== Method of Use  ==
== Method of Use  ==
The 2MWT requires two practice walks before it is measured due to a training effect<ref name=":0" />.


== Reference  ==
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=== Validity  ===
=== Validity  ===
The 2MWT correlates highly with the six and 12 minute walk tests indicating they are similar measures of exercise tolerance<ref name=":0" />.


=== Responsiveness  ===
=== Responsiveness  ===
Research shows the 2MWT does not discriminate as well as the longer six and 12 minute walk tests as less variation has been recorded


=== Miscellaneous<span style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal;" class="Apple-style-span"></span>  ===
=== Miscellaneous<span style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal;" class="Apple-style-span"></span>  ===

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Objective[edit | edit source]

The Two/2 Minute Walk Test (2MWT) measure of walking ability and functional capacity[1], particularly for those who cannot manage the longer Six Minute Walk Test or 12 Minute Walk Test.

Intended Population[edit | edit source]

The 2MWT has been used in a variety of health conditions including COPD, lower limb amputation, neuromuscular disease, cardiac disease and the elderly[2].

Method of Use[edit | edit source]

The 2MWT requires two practice walks before it is measured due to a training effect[1].

Reference[edit | edit source]

Evidence[edit | edit source]

Reliability[edit | edit source]

Validity[edit | edit source]

The 2MWT correlates highly with the six and 12 minute walk tests indicating they are similar measures of exercise tolerance[1].

Responsiveness[edit | edit source]

Research shows the 2MWT does not discriminate as well as the longer six and 12 minute walk tests as less variation has been recorded

Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]

The 2MWT has been shown to be consistently reproducible[1][2]

Links[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Butland RJ, Pang J, Gross ER, Woodcock AA, Geddes DM. Two-, six-, and 12-minute walking tests in respiratory disease. Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 1982. 29; 284(6329): 1607–1608. Accessed 19 February 2019.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Selman, JPR, de Camargi AA, Santos J, Lanza FC, Dal Corso S. Reference Equation for the 2-Minute Walk Test in Adults and the Elderly. Respir Care. 2014; 59 (4): 525-530. Accessed 19 February 2019.