Aug 1, 2021 · A clinician can administer the 2 Minute Step Test by measuring a point that is halfway between the midpoint of the patient’s patella and the top of their iliac crest and then measuring how …

2 minute Step Test (Rikli, Jones 1999) 1. Take resting vital signs 2. Have patient/client stand next to a wall. Measure the height of the iliac crest and patella and mark it on the wall. Then place a piece of …

Lift your knees to the indicated mark on the wall. Continue to step as fast as you can for 2 minutes. If you tire, slow down or stop and rest. On the instruction to begin, start the stop watch. Count the …

On the signal “go” the patient/client begins stepping (not running) in place, raising each knee to the mark on the wall, for as many times as possible in the 2 minute period. Only count the number of times the …

This test is performed as an alternative to the 6-minute walk test for people who use orthopedic devices when walking, as well as in the case of people who have difficulty balancing.

• Lift your knees to the indicated mark on the wall. • Continue to step as fast as you can for 2 minutes. • If you tire, slow down or stop and rest. Commonwealth of Australia. (2012). Fitness online toolbox: 2 …

Nov 1, 2025 · In this article, we explain everything you need to know about the 2 Minute Step Test (2MST). We will cover the aspects it evaluates, the target population, a detailed step-by-step …

Within the 2 minutes, only count the number of times the right knee reaches the required height. This number will be the score. After 2 minutes, have your patient do a cool down. Record post-exercise …

The 2-minute step test (2MST) is a simple and inexpensive functional test that measures an individual's ability to perform continuous stepping up and down on a step platform for two minutes.

Nov 1, 2021 · Clinical Insights The 2-minute Step Test outcome measure is a quick and simple tool to evaluate functional aerobic endurance when time and space are limited.