Two Minute Walk Test Template (With Instructions)

2 Minute Walk Test Instructions

General Information:

individual walks without assistance for 2 minutes and the distance is measured

o start timing when the individual is instructed to “Go”

o stop timing at 2 minutes

o assistive devices can be used but should be kept consistent and

documented from test to test

o if physical assistance is required to walk, this should not be performed

o a measuring wheel is helpful to determine distance walked

should be performed at the fastest speed possible

Set-up and equipment:

ensure the hallway free of obstacles

stopwatch

Patient Instructions (derived from references below):

“

Cover as much ground as possible over 2 minutes. Walk continuously if possible, but

do not be concerned if you need to slow down or stop to rest. The goal is to feel at the

end of the test that more ground could not have been covered in the 2 minutes.”

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