Observational studyIrish journal of medical science2026
Determination of reference values of figure of 8 walk walk test in healthy adults.
Observational study in Irish journal of medical science, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06314347 (Determination of Reference Values of the Figure of 8 Walk Test in Healthy Adults), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Determination of Reference Values of the Figure of 8 Walk Test in Healthy Adults
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objectiveThe Figure-8 Walk Test (F8WT) is a standardized clinical assessment used to evaluate walking performance, including straight walking and maneuvering around obstacles, as required in daily life. The aim of this study was to establish reference values for the F8WT in healthy adults.
methodsA total of 1,145 healthy Turkish adults participated in this cross-sectional study. Individuals aged ≥ 18 years who were able to walk independently without assistive devices were included. Participants with a history of neurological, musculoskeletal, or cardiopulmonary disorders affecting gait, recent lower extremity injury or surgery, or cognitive impairment were excluded. The F8WT was administered, and anthropometric as well as sociodemographic parameters were recorded.
resultsThe 25th, 25th-75th, and > 75th percentiles were classified as low, average, and high fall risk for both men and women based on F8WT performance. For men, < 3.06 s indicated low fall risk, 3.06-9.34 s indicated average fall risk, and 9.34-22.31 s indicated high fall risk. For women, < 2.41 s indicated low fall risk, 2.41-8.43 s indicated average fall risk, and 8.43-16.06 s indicated high fall risk. Statistically significant differences were observed between men and women in terms of age, height, body weight, and body mass index (BMI) (p < 0.01). In the overall sample, F8WT performance was significantly correlated with age (r = 0.575, p < 0.001), height (r = -0.145, p < 0.001), weight (r = 0.242, p < 0.001), and BMI (r = 0.359, p < 0.001).
conclusionThis study provides reference values for the F8WT according to age and sex in healthy adults. Women demonstrated shorter F8WT completion times than men, and test duration increased with advancing age. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: NCT06314347.
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