6 minute walking test determination of normative values on healthy young populations of turkey

ABSTRACT 6 MINUTE WALKING TEST DETERMINATION OF NORMATIVE VALUES ON HEALTHY YOUNG POPULATIONS OF TURKEY Recep Enes ÇELİK Master Thesis, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Supervisor: Dr. Seçil ÖZKURT January, 2020 -83 pages Aim:The aim of this study is to determine the normative values for the 6 minute walking test for the young population of Turkey. Methods:Our study was conducted on 110 healthy young volunteers at Istinye University, ages between 18-25. Volunteers who met the inclusion criteria were included in the study, rested for at least 10 minutes before the 6-minute walking test, posture evaluation was made with Corbin posture analysis, and flexibility, muscle strength and endurance measurements were performed. Respiratory tests; Maximum inspiratory and maximum expiratory pressure (MIP, MEP) measurements and respiratory muscle endurance measurements were performed. Physical activity compatibility levels were measured and tested with IPAC short form. Heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation were measured before and after the test, and dyspnea and fatigue levels were determined according to the modified borg or visual analog scale. MaxVO2 and maxO2 values of the volunteers were measured and evaluated by pulmonary gas analyzer. In addition, height,weight and body mass index of each subject were evaluated due to differences in age and body mass index. Results: In our study, a statistically significant positive correlation was found between 6MWT distance and respiratory muscle endurance and sit reach test values(p<0,05). Also statistically significant negative correlation was found between 6MWT distance and corbin total score(p<0,05). We created multiple regression models to explain the test results of age, gender, right and left side quadriceps muscle strength,IPAQ score, BMI, heart rate and borg fatigue change values tested during the test.The formulation we found with multiple regressi on tests explained 57% of the total variance which was; 6MWT Distance = 375,258 + (- 20,503 * For Female (1); For Male (2)) + (1,688 * Left Side Quadriceps Muscle Strength) + (0,031 * IPAQ Total Score) + (-16,381 Borg Scale Fatigue Change).In addition, the formula for the final model to explain the VO2max value was found as; 42,980+ (-0,586 * age) + (11,292 * for women (1); for men(2)) + (-0,392*BMI) + (0 * 6MWT distance). Conclusion:In this context with this study,normative values of 6 minute test according to population of Turkey are laid out and the link between physical and functional measurements are explained. Keywords:6 Minute Walk Test,NormativeValues,Healthy, Young