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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" />.  
The 2MWT shows good construct validity with similar measures. The 2MWT correlates highly with the six and 12 minute walk tests indicating they are similar measures of exercise tolerance<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2">Scalzitti DA, Harwood KJ, Maring JR, Leach SJ, Ruckert EA, Costello E. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6107337/ Validation of the 2-Minute Walk Test with the 6-Minute Walk Test and other functional measures in persons with Multiple Sclerosis]. Int J MS Care. 2018; 20(4): 158–163. Accessed 19 February 2019.
</ref>. The 2MWT has also been shown to correlate with other gait measures such as speed, and the TUG<ref name=":2" />.  


=== 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
Research shows the 2MWT does not discriminate as well as the longer six and 12 minute walk tests as less variation has been recorded
One study reported a minimum detectable change for the 2MWT of 42.5m<ref>Bohannon RW, Wang Y, Gershon RC. [https://www.archives-pmr.org/article/S0003-9993(14)01174-5/fulltext Two-Minute Walk Test performance by adults 18 to 85 years: normative values, reliability, and responsiveness]. Arch Phys Med Rehab. 2015; 96:472-7. Accessed 19 February 2019.</ref>.


=== 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 shows good construct validity with similar measures. The 2MWT correlates highly with the six and 12 minute walk tests indicating they are similar measures of exercise tolerance[1][3]. The 2MWT has also been shown to correlate with other gait measures such as speed, and the TUG[3].

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

One study reported a minimum detectable change for the 2MWT of 42.5m[4].

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.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Scalzitti DA, Harwood KJ, Maring JR, Leach SJ, Ruckert EA, Costello E. Validation of the 2-Minute Walk Test with the 6-Minute Walk Test and other functional measures in persons with Multiple Sclerosis. Int J MS Care. 2018; 20(4): 158–163. Accessed 19 February 2019.
  4. Bohannon RW, Wang Y, Gershon RC. Two-Minute Walk Test performance by adults 18 to 85 years: normative values, reliability, and responsiveness. Arch Phys Med Rehab. 2015; 96:472-7. Accessed 19 February 2019.