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Normative value for the unsupported upper limb exercise test in asymptomatic individuals: A cross-sectional study

V. Prem , V. Prem , R.D. Chakravarty , H. Karvannan , S. Karthikbabu , Nafeez Syed

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Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Journal 5(1):p 35-38, January - March 2012. | DOI:

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Objective: The study aimed to provide normative value for the unsupported upper limb exercise testas a baseline data for comparison with disease subjects. Design: A cross –sectional study.Settings: Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal University, Bangalore. Materials and Methodology: Thirtyasymptomatic individuals with the age group of 20-30 years were included in the study, Unsupported Upper Limb Exercise test (UULEX) and Modified Upper Limb Exercise test (MUULEX) were performed by subjects seated erect in a straight-backed chair with both feet’s on the floor facing the wall on which the UULEX chart was mounted. The weight of the bar was increased each minute from 500gm to 1kg to 1.5kg to 2kg. The MUULEX test was performed with the progression of 100gm.Each subject progressed through this test until he or she indicated an inability to continue. Measurements: Student paired ‘t’ test for the pre and post changes in the variables (Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, Weights) for each of the groups. Unpaired ‘t’ test was used analysis between the two groups. Conclusion: MUULEX test is found to be better than UULEX test in eliciting symptom limited exercise performance much earlier with lesser weights

Keywords: Upper Limb Exercise Test, Heart rate,

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