Comparison of physiological responses after incremental shuttle walking test and 6-minute walk test in patients with systemic sclerosis.

Buse Ozcan KahramanAylin TanriverdiNazenin Hande SezginSerap AcarAhmet Merih BirlikAydan Koken AvsarBahri AkdenizEbru OzpelitSema Savci

Published in: Wiener klinische Wochenschrift (2022)

Because of the higher cardiopulmonary responses, and having a more standardized procedure, the ISWT may be preferable for investigating symptom-limited exercise capacity in patients with SSc. Age, dyspnea, and knee extensor muscle strength were the determinants of exercise capacity in patients with SSc.

Keyphrases

systemic sclerosis
interstitial lung disease
high intensity
physical activity
total knee arthroplasty
resistance training
minimally invasive
rheumatoid arthritis
body composition
lower limb