Table 2.
Test criteria for SMA and candidate outcome measures
| Methodology | Type | Protocol | Standardization | Intensity | Test duration | External regulation of pace | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-defined test criteria | Generic applicable | Mimic daily life activities | Repetitive tasks | Yes | Submaximal | ➢ 75 s* | yes |
| RNHPT | +/− | + | + | + | + | + | – |
| Sustained MVC during 60 s | – | – | – | + | – | + | – |
| Sustained MVC during 15 s | + | +/− | – | + | – | – | – |
| Masticatory function | – | – | – | + | – | – | – |
| 6MWT | – | + | + | +/− | + | + | – |
| ESWT | – | + | + | + | + | + | + |
RNHPT = Repeated Nine Hole Peg Test, MVC = Maximal Voluntary Contraction, 6MWT = 6 Minute Walk Test, ESWT = Endurance Shuttle Walk Test, Mn = Mean value, *Gastin et al. 2010 [63]