Nawaj Pathan
MGM Institute of Heatlth Sciences University’s School of Physiotherapy, Aurangabad ndia
Title: Two-Minute Walk Test For Assessing Walking Ability In Obese And Normal Weight Children
Biography
Biography: Nawaj Pathan
Abstract
Background/Objective : The intent of the present study was to examine responsiveness,
of 2 Minute Walk Test (MWT) in normal weight and obese school going children.
Method & material: A total of 82 school going children participated in the study aged between 7 to 10 years. Out of which 41 were normal weight and 41 were obese students. They were divided equally into two groups based on their BMI. Group A comprised of obese and group B comprised of normal participants. Two-minute walk test was performed by the participants on a obstacle free 15 m distance. Distance covered by the participants was measured and documented after the test.
Results: Unpaired T-test was used for data analysis between two groups. p <0.0001 is considered as significant.
Conclusion: The study concludes that 2MWT is useful and quick test to measure the walking speed in obese and normal weight children.