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Reproducibility of the incremental shuttle walk test for women with morbid obesity

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Author(s):
Peixoto-Souza, Fabiana Sobral [1] ; Malosa Sampaio, Luciana Maria [1] ; de Campos, Elaine Cristina [1] ; Barbalho-Moulim, Marcela Cangussu [2] ; de Araujo, Poliane Nascimento [1] ; Laurin Neto, Rafael Melillo [3] ; Arena, Ross [4, 5] ; Costa, Dirceu [1]
Total Authors: 8
Affiliation:
[1] Nove de Julho Univ UNINOVE, Postgrad Program Rehabil Sci, Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
[2] Fed Univ Sao Carlos UFSCar, Postgrad Program Phys Therapy, Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
[3] Mandaqui Hosp Complex, Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
[4] Univ Illinois, Coll Appl Hlth Sci, Dept Phys Therapy, Chicago, IL - USA
[5] Univ Illinois, Coll Appl Hlth Sci, Integrat Physiol Lab, Chicago, IL - USA
Total Affiliations: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE; v. 31, n. 6, p. 428-432, AUG 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Objective: The incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT) is a valuable tool for the assessment of functional capacity. However, few studies have used the ISWT in individuals with obesity or have determined its reproducibility in this population. Purpose: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the reproducibility of the ISWT in women with morbid. obesity. Methods: Twenty-three women with a body mass index >40 kg/m(2) (mean age: 39.1 +/- 7.7) performed the ISWT twice on the same day. Results: The mean distance traveled was 313.3 +/- 100.2 m on the first test and 322.5 +/- 98.9 on the second test, with no significant difference between tests. The intraclass correlation coefficient (0.91) indicated excellent reproducibility. Reliability determined through Bland Altman analysis revealed a small mean difference between tests (-9.2 m). Conclusion: The practice of repeating the ISWT appears to be unnecessary for women with morbid obesity, as demonstrated by the excellent reproducibility of the test. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 12/12206-0 - Cardio-respiratory capacity, inflammatory profile and autonomic modulation of heart rate in patients undergoing bariatric surgery
Grantee:Dirceu Costa
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants