To Assess Reliability and Validity of 2-Minute Walk Test in Healthy Adults

Dr. Manisha, Dr. Shakshi Naithani, Dr. Barkha Khurana, Dr. Tripti Pandey, Dr. Waseem Raja

Abstract: Background: 2-Minute Walk Test is a measure of self-paced walking ability and functional capacity, particularly for those who cannot manage the longer six-minute walk test or 2-minute walk test. The 2-minute walk test indicates the level of aerobic endurance of the participant. It is associated with the ability to perform lifestyle tasks such as walking and climbing stairs. Aim: The aim of the study is to assess reliability & validity of 2MWT in young healthy adults and to find effectiveness of 2-minute Walk Test in healthy adults. Methodology: This is the observational study, to study the reliability and validity of 2-minute walk test in young healthy adults. potential participants were identified in the Uttaranchal (PG) College of Biomedical Science and Hospital, Dehradun database. Total 30 participants were taken in this study. 29 male and females (11 male and 18 females) 20-25 years of age with BMI 19.37-24.9kg/m?2) value were added and 1 male participant is excluded from this study because of very high BMI which is 38.54kg/m?2.Participants were included in this study are college students were physical fit, aged between 20-25 years, not having any injury or disease and able to follow basic commands. Participants were excluded if their BMI is not normal, fatty, had any lower limb injury, had undergone any surgical procedure in last 6 months and had any congenital heart disease that affected their ambulation. Conclusion: In this study, results show a positive correlation between age and BMI. Positive correlation between distance and BMI when BMI changes it will affect distance. The correlation between age and BMI & correlation between distance and BMI is positive. We can use 2 MWT as Quick examination of cardiorespiratory health rather than to use long test like 6 ? or 12-minute Walk test. The 2-minute walk test is practical, simple, quick, and easy to administer. In this retrospective Study, we found the 2-minute walk test was responsive to Change with rehabilitation and was somewhat correlated with Measures of physical functioning and prosthetic use in this Population.

Keywords: 2-minute Walk Test, Functional Capacity, Healthy adults, exercise capacity, validity & reliability

How to Cite?: Dr. Manisha, Dr. Shakshi Naithani, Dr. Barkha Khurana, Dr. Tripti Pandey, Dr. Waseem Raja, "To Assess Reliability and Validity of 2-Minute Walk Test in Healthy Adults", Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 723-729, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR25708174657, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR25708174657