Saving Time for Patients with Moderate to Severe COPD: Endurance Test Speed Set Using Usual and Fast Walk Speeds.

ABSTRACT: Background: For assessing the effects of interventions on exercise tolerance, the tolerable duration (t_limit) of a high-intensity constant-speed endurance test is recommended. The test intensity is determined by the test speed (s_test) which should be individualized to target a t_limit of 3 to 15 minutes. We determined the accuracy of setting the s_test to achieve a targeted t_limit of 3 to 15 minutes using the participant's easily measured and non-fatiguing usual (s_usual) and fast (s_fast) walk speeds. Methods: Participants with COPD were asked to walk at their usual and fast walk speeds to establish their s_usual and s_fast. Thi

SUBMITTER: Dolmage TE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5556864 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature