Saskia Baltrusch

74 Chapter 3 TASK 5: 6 Minutes Walk Test Equipment: - Stopwatch - 4 cones Outcome measures: - Distance covered (m) - Perceived task difficulty (VAS scale) - Discomfort (VAS scale) Protocol: The cones are placed in a rectangle (10 x 2 m; see the image below). The starting position is next to one of the pairs. The test includes the subject to walk for 6 minutes in the shape of eights (see the image). The aim is to cover as much distance as possible. Each distance from one cone pair to another counts as 12 meters. Instruction to subject: Walk in eights (show him/her the moving pattern) for 6 mins. Perform this task as fast as possible, but still in a safe and comfortable way. Do not run.