C72 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND EXERCISE CAPACITY: Is Achieving The Minimally Important Increase In The Six Minute Walk Test Essential For A Training Effect?

Introduction/Aim: The six minute walk test (6MWT) is a clinical tool widely used for evaluating functional exercise capacity. Conclusion: These data demonstrate the benefit of using all the data obtained from the 6MWT to evaluate the overall response to PR. Individuals who may not show a clinical improvement in 6MWD may be less breathless during the 6MWT suggesting an improved response to exercise.