Validation of three functional tests against the 6-minute walk test in individuals with obesity
Background The six-minute walk test (6MWT) is one of the most commonly-used assessments of functional capacity. However, its length and space requirements can limit feasibility in busy clinical settings. There is limited evidence on the validity of shorter or alternative functional tests compared to...
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| Main Authors: | Thapanun Mahisanun, Jittima Saengsuwan |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2025-07-01
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| Series: | PeerJ |
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| Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/19755.pdf |
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