Reference values for the six-minute pegboard and ring test in young-middle aged healthy adults in Turkey
Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the reference values of the 6 Minute Pegboard and Ring Test (6PBRT) unsupported arm function exercise test in young and middle-aged healthy adults in Turkey and to correlate the results with arm length, dominant side arm and forearm circumference and physical activity level.Methods: Arm length, arm and forearm circumference, unsupported arm exercise capacity, physical activity level were evaluated. Results: A total of 132 participants (mean age= 33.59 ± 11.65 years), 88 women and 44 men, participated in the study. There were moderate, oppositeand significant (r=-0.402; p
Authors
- Ferhat Ünal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8314-6181)
- Nurel Ertürk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9910-6336)
- Ulaş Ar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6598-4184)
- Ebru Çalık-Kütükçü (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5215-5125)
- Hacer Öncü (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8677-0302)
- Ayşe Akdal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5051-8807)
- Şeyma Bülbül (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2087-304X)
Institutions
- Middle East Technical University (TR)
- Hitit Üniversitesi (TR)
- University of Health Sciences (SO)
- Hacettepe University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- DergiPark (Istanbul University)
- Published
- 2024-12-24
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.57