A Study to Find Association of 6MWD with Resting Cardiovascular Parameters in Obese Subjects Dave Archana M.P.T In Cardio-Pulmonary, S.B.B College of Physiotherapy, V.S General Hospital, Ahemedabad, Gujarat Online published on 19 June, 2015. Abstract Objective To determine if aerobic fitness assessed by 6MWD is able to predict resting Cardiovascular function and cardiovascular disease risk factors in obese subjects. Study Design Observational study Method 30 obese females with age group between 20–30 years were selected according to inclusion criteria. Resting SBP, DBP, HR and RPP were measured in sitting position. Aerobic fitness was assessed using the 6MWD-test according to ATS guidelines. Correlation of measured value of 6MWD with SBP, DBP, RPP, and HR was done. Outcome Measures 6MWD, SBP, DBP, HR, RPP Results Inverse association were observed between 6MWD and SBP (r=-0.699, p<0.01), 6MWD and DBP(r=-0.485, p<0.01), 6MWD and HR(r=-0.694, p<0.01), 6MWD and RPP(r=-0.699, p<0.01). Conclusion There was a significant negative correlation of 6MWD with resting SBP.DBP, HR and RPP in obese female subjects. It suggests that there is significant effect of aerobic fitness on resting cardiovascular function in obese subjects. Top Keywords Obesity, Aerobic Fitness, Cardiovascular Risk Factors. Top |