Validity and reliability of the shuttle walk test in people with multiple sclerosis

Authors : Süfeyla Ulaş Coşkun, Gülbin Ergin, Beliz Belgen Kaygisiz, Didem Karadibak

Pages : 120-127

Doi:10.15437/jetr.1630823

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Publication Date : 2025-08-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: It is known that people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) have reduced exercise capacity, and field tests are practical for assessing exercise capacity. This study aims to investigate the reliability, validity, and minimal detectable change (MDC) of the shuttle walk test (SWT) in PwMS. Methods: This study included people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis according to McDonald\\\'s criteria, with an expanded disability status scale (EDSS)≤3, and with independent walking. The socio-demographic information of 38 participants who met the inclusion criteria was recorded. Six Minute Walk Test (6MWT), SWT I and II were evaluated twice with one-hour rest intervals. At the end of the tests, walking distances were recorded. Results: PwMS showed strong correlations between vital signs, fatigue, dyspnea, walking distance, and VO2max values measured after 6MWT and SWT I (p<0.05). Also, there was a moderate agreement between the vital signs, fatigue dyspnea, walking distance, and VO2max values measured after SWT I and SWT II (p<0.05). MDC value for SWT was 133,62m. Conclusion: The SWT was reliable and valid in determining exercise capacity in PwMS with EDSS≤3.
Keywords : Multiple skleroz, 6dk Yürüme Testi, Mekik Yürüme Testi

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