Original Research Article
Year: 2020 | Month: December | Volume: 10 | Issue: 12 | Pages: 314-319
Comparison of Sit to Stand Test and Two Minute Walk Test for the Evaluation of Functional Status in Post Cardiac Valve Replacement Surgeries
Tulika Tribhuwan1, Raziya Nagarwala2, Rachana Dabadghav3, Ashok K. Shyam4, Parag K. Sancheti5
1MPT student at Sancheti College of Physiotherapy, Pune
2Prof.& HOD Cardio-Pulmonary Physiotherapy Dept, Sancheti College of Physiotherapy
3Research Coordinator, Sancheti College of Physiotherapy
4MS.Ortho, Research Officer
5MS.Ortho, Chairman, Sancheti Institute for Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Pune.
Corresponding Author: Raziya Nagarwala
ABSTRACT
Background: Valve problems are congenital or acquired and require surgical correction or replacement of the valve. Post surgery functional capacity reduces causing reduction in muscle strength and functional capacity. There being dearth in literature and evidences the study aimed at assessing the functional status of this population.
Materials and methodology: Twenty Two participants were included who underwent a valve replacement surgery. Each participant performed sit to stand and two minute walk test. Individuals were haemodynamically stable were included. Individuals with locomotor disability were excluded from study.
Results: The unpaired t test was used to compare the vital parameters between both tests. The p values of Heart rate pre was (0.37) and post (0.128). The p values of RR pre and post was (1.00) and post (0.02). The p values of systolic blood pressure were (0.961) and (1.00) respectively. The p values of saturation pre and post was (0.329) and (0.34). The p values of Rating of Perceived exertion pre and post showed (0.45) and (0.186) All parameters showed an insignificant result in their respective p values stating both tests are comparable with each other. Except for respiratory rate which in post test value showed (p=0.02) was significant.
Conclusion: Heart rate, arterial blood pressure and the Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) showed insignificant readings of their respective p values stating they being comparable with each other. Hence sit to stand and two minute walk test is comparable and can be used for evaluation of functional status.
Key words: Two minute walk test, Sit to Stand Test.