Six‐minute walk test reference values in ambulatory children with myelomeningocele
Children with higher anatomical functional lesion levels walked shorter distances than those with lower levels and according to MMFC group. The 1-minute and 2-minute walk tests are adequate substitutes for the 6MWT. Lower socioeconomic status affecting decreased walking capacity merits interventions to maximize opportunities for activity.
Authors
- David R. Fulton
- Chan‐Hee Jo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7902-8521)
- Roxanne Cooksey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6763-9373)
- Karina A. Zapata (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0187-5648)
- H. Shelton
- Richard C. Adams
Institutions
- Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (US)
- Cook Children's Health Care System (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology
- Published
- 2025-06-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.16397
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.76