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6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) for Older Adults
Summary
What it measures:
Aerobic fitness; functional mobility
Target Population:
Older adults
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Date: June 28, 2013
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: Test & Measure
David Scalzitti, PT, PhD, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
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