Open AccessValidity of the VO2peak prediction model to Brazilian youth with spina bifida
Author(s) -
Marisa Maia Leonardi-Figueiredo,
Gabriela Barroso de Queiroz Davoli,
Ana Cláudia MattielloSverzut
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
acta fisiátrica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2317-0190
pISSN - 0104-7795
DOI - 10.11606/issn.2317-0190.v29i1a180093
Subject(s) - spina bifida , workload , vo2 max , cardiovascular fitness , physical therapy , psychology , medicine , statistics , mathematics , physical fitness , pediatrics , computer science , heart rate , blood pressure , operating system
Objective: To validate a peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) prediction model in Brazilian youth with spina bifida. Methods: Twenty participants with spina bifida performed a graded arm crank test to measure VO2peak. The VO2peak values predicted by the equation “VO2peak (mL/min) = 194 + 18 × peak workload – 110 × sex” were compared to the VO2peak values measured. Results: The predicted VO2peak was not different from the measured VO2peak. A high correlation was found between both VO2peak values, and the Bland-Altman analysis did not show a significant difference, demonstrating agreement between the values. Conclusions: The VO2peak prediction model in Brazilian youth with spina bifida was validated, being an advantageous alternative to assess and follow physical fitness and prescribe exercise training intensity.