Physiotherapy theory and practice
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Physiother Theory Pract · Oct 2018
Observational StudyTest-retest reliability of the unsupported upper-limb exercise test (UULEX) and 6-min peg board ring test (6PBRT) in healthy adult individuals.
The unsupported upper-limb exercise (UULEX) and 6-min peg board ring tests (6PBRTs) have been developed to measure peak unsupported arm exercise capacity and arm endurance, respectively, in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. These tests are valid and reproducible in this population; however, the reproducibility of healthy adults is currently unknown. ⋯ UULEX is a reliable test in healthy adults. Only one test is adequate when measuring peak unsupported arm exercise capacity using the UULEX in healthy adults, while more than two tests may be needed to measure arm endurance using the 6PBRT.