Kinematic evaluation of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease during the 6-min walk test

A better understanding of gait kinematics during the 6-min walk test (6MWT) may facilitate the development of rehabilitation strategies for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). To evaluate gait kinematics during the 6MWT in patients with COPD. Thirty-six patients with COPD and...

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Published in:Journal of bodywork and movement therapies 2021-07, Vol.27, p.134-140
Main Authors: Saraiva, Nathália Alves Oliveira, Ferreira, Arthur Sá, Papathanasiou, Jannis Vasileios, Guimarães, Fernando Silva, Lopes, Agnaldo José
Format: Article
Language:English
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6-min walk test
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Gait
Kinematic analysis
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Summary:A better understanding of gait kinematics during the 6-min walk test (6MWT) may facilitate the development of rehabilitation strategies for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). To evaluate gait kinematics during the 6MWT in patients with COPD. Thirty-six patients with COPD and 19 healthy controls underwent a full-body kinematic analysis during the 6MWT. Data were collected using a system with four infrared cameras to capture the movement of a spherical marker covered with retroreflective tape attached to a helmet worn during the test. The walking distances measured by the assessor and by kinematics analysis were lower in the group of patients (P = 0.036 and P = 0.013, respectively). Moreover, the walking distances measured by kinematics analysis were greater than those measured by the assessor for both groups (P 
ISSN:1360-8592
1532-9283
DOI:10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.01.005