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Table 2 Test criteria for SMA and candidate outcome measures

From: Assessment of fatigability in patients with spinal muscular atrophy: development and content validity of a set of endurance tests

 

Methodology

Type

Protocol

Standardization

Intensity

Test duration

External regulation of pace

Pre-defined test criteria

Generic applicable

Mimic daily life activities

Repetitive tasks

Yes

Submaximal

➢ 75 s*

yes

RNHPT

+/−

+

+

+

+

+

–

Sustained MVC during 60 s

–

–

–

+

–

+

–

Sustained MVC during 15 s

+

+/−

–

+

–

–

–

Masticatory function

–

–

–

+

–

–

–

6MWT

–

+

+

+/−

+

+

–

ESWT

–

+

+

+

+

+

+

  1. RNHPT = Repeated Nine Hole Peg Test, MVC = Maximal Voluntary Contraction, 6MWT = 6 Minute Walk Test, ESWT = Endurance Shuttle Walk Test, Mn = Mean value, *Gastin et al. 2010 [63]