Dynamic physiological responses to the incremental shuttle walk test in adults

Authors

  • Evandro Fornias Sperandio Universidade Federal de São Paulo (Unifesp)
  • Ricardo Luís Fernandes Guerra Universidade Federal de São Paulo (Unifesp)
  • Victor Zuniga Dourado Universidade Federal de São Paulo (Unifesp)

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https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-5918.030.004.AO18

Abstract

Introduction: Understanding the normal dynamic physiological responses to the incremental shuttle walk test might enhance the interpretation of walking performance in clinical settings. Objective: To assess dynamic physiological responses to the incremental shuttle walk test and its predictors in healthy adults.
Methods: We assessed the simultaneous rates of changes of Δoxygen uptake/Δwalking velocity (ΔVO2/ΔWV), Δheart rate/Δoxygen uptake (ΔHR/ΔVO2), Δventilation/Δcarbon dioxide production (ΔVE/ΔVCO2), and Δtidal volume/Δlinearized ventilation (ΔVT/ΔlnVE) during the incremental shuttle walk test in 100 men and women older than 40 years. Fat and lean body masses (bioimpedance) were also evaluated. Results: We found that the dynamic relationships were not sex-dependent. Participants aged ≥ 70 presented declines in ΔVO2/ΔWV slope compared to those aged 40-49 (215 ± 69 vs. 288 ± 84 mL.min-1.km.h-1). Obese participants presented shallower slopes for ΔVO2/ΔWV (2.94 ± 0.90 vs. 3.84 ± 1.21 mL.min-1.kg-1.km.h-1) and ΔVT/ΔlnVE (0.57 ± 0.20 vs. 0.67 ± 0.26). We found negative influence of fat body mass on ΔVT/ΔlnVE (R2 = 0.20) and positive influence of lean body mass on ΔVO2/ΔWV (R2 = 0.31), ΔHR/ΔVO2 (R2 = 0.25), and ΔVT/ΔlnVE (R2 = 0.44). Conclusion: Dynamic relationships during walking were slightly influenced by age, but not sex-dependent. Body composition played an important role in these indices. Our results may provide better interpretation of walking performance in patients with chronic diseases.

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2017-11-24

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