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A simple walk test to guide exercise programming of the elderly

M Oh-Park1, L R Zohman, C Abrahams

  • 1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York 10467, USA.

American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
|May 1, 1997
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A new fixed-distance, submaximal walk test offers a feasible alternative to maximal exercise stress tests for older cardiac patients. This simple test provides data for effective exercise prescription, potentially reducing patient anxiety and the need for complex equipment.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Geriatrics
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Traditional maximal exercise stress tests are often challenging and intimidating for elderly individuals.
  • Accurate exercise prescription is crucial for cardiac rehabilitation and improving health outcomes in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of a fixed-distance, submaximal walk test for exercise prescription in older cardiac patients.
  • To compare the effectiveness of a submaximal walk test against a traditional maximal stress test.

Main Methods:

  • Ten cardiac patients (average age 72) underwent a 600-foot submaximal walk test after completing maximal graded stress tests.
  • Key metrics including heart rate, blood pressure, symptoms, and electrocardiograms were recorded and compared.

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  • Oxygen consumption was calculated from both tests to assess exercise intensity.

    • Main Results:

    • Peak heart rates from the walk test fell within the target exercise zone (70-85%) for 90% of patients.
    • Calculated peak oxygen consumption from the walk test was within the recommended training zone (60-80%) for 90% of patients.
    • The submaximal walk test yielded comparable data to the maximal stress test for exercise programming.

    Conclusions:

    • A 600-foot submaximal walk test is a potentially feasible and less intimidating method for exercise prescription in older cardiac patients.
    • This method can be easily administered by healthcare staff in various settings, including rehabilitation units and nursing homes.
    • Further research with larger cohorts is needed to validate this approach for widespread clinical recommendation.