6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT)

The 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) measures how far a person can walk in six minutes, providing insight into their cardiovascular and respiratory fitness. It helps assess lung or heart conditions, monitor disease progression, or evaluate treatment effectiveness. During the test, the person walks at a steady pace along a flat, straight path, and the distance covered is recorded. The test is safe, simple, and reflects daily activity levels, making it useful for doctors to understand how well a patient’s body can function during physical effort.