Graded Exercise Testing in a Pediatric Weight Management Center: The DeVos Protocol.

Volume: 11, Issue: 6, Pages: 657 - 663
Published: Dec 14, 2015
Abstract
Background: In this article, we describe a protocol used to test the functional capacity of the obese pediatric patient and describe the peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak) of patients seeking treatment at a pediatric weight management center. Methods: One hundred eleven (mean age, 12.5 ± 3.0 years) patients performed a multistage exercise test on a treadmill, of which 90 (81%) met end-test criteria and provided valid VO2peak data. Peak VO2 was...
Paper Details
Title
Graded Exercise Testing in a Pediatric Weight Management Center: The DeVos Protocol.
Published Date
Dec 14, 2015
Volume
11
Issue
6
Pages
657 - 663
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