Distance

The distance metric can help streamline 2 minute walk tests (2MWT) and 6 minute walk tests (6MWT) by removing the need for manual distance measurement. 2MWT and 6MWT are commonly used measures of walking/aerobic capacity for the elderly and for people with neurological conditions.

Table 16: Normative values of 2MWT distance for healthy subjects of different ages

Age (years)	Gender	2MWT Distance (m)
18-54	Male	200.9
18-54	Female	183.0
55-59	Male	191.0
55-59	Female	176.4
60-64	Male	179.1
60-64	Female	166.4
65-69	Male	184.2
65-69	Female	155.2
70-74	Male	172.4
70-74	Female	145.9
75-79	Male	157.6
75-79	Female	140.9
80-85	Male	144.1
80-85	Female	134.3

Bohannon, Richard & King, Neddie & Gershon, Richard. (2014). Two-Minute Walk Test (2MWT) Performance by Adults 18-85 Years: Normative Values, Reliability and Responsiveness. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation. 96. 472-477. 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.10.006.

Table 17: Normative values of 6MWT distance for healthy subjects of different ages

Age (years)	Gender	6MWT Distance (m)
<60	Male	524
<60	Female	457
60-69	Male	560
60-69	Female	505
70-79	Male	530
70-79	Female	490
80-89	Male	446
80-89	Female	382

Bohannon, Richard W. PT, EdD, NCS, FAPTA, FAHA Six-Minute Walk Test: A Meta-Analysis of Data From Apparently Healthy Elders, Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation: April-June 2007 - Volume 23 - Issue 2 - p 155-160 doi: 10.1097/01.TGR.0000270184.98402.ef