A cross-sectional study of differences in 6-min walk distance in healthy adults residing at high altitude versus sea level

Conclusions The 6-min walk test predicted a lowered functional capacity among Andean high altitude vs. sea level natives at their altitude of residence, which could be explained by an incomplete adaptation or a protective mechanism favoring neuro- and cardioprotection over psychomotor activity.

http://link.springer.com/10.1186/2046-7648-3-3

Source: Extreme Physiology and Medicine - February 1, 2014 Category: Physiology Source Type: research