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 …

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 …

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 …

Nov 1, 2025 · Discover the 2 Minute Step Test (2MST): purpose, step-by-step guide, result interpretation, and a free PDF download—all in one place.

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 …

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.

The test is structured into 2-minute stages, with each stage involving a steady stepping rate that increases in pace as the test progresses. Participants are instructed to maintain the stepping …

Background and purpose: The 2-minute step test (TMST) is one of many alternatives for measuring exercise capacity. First introduced in 1999 as part of the Senior Fitness Test, the …

• 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 …

Aug 1, 2025 · What is a 2-Minute Step Test? The 2 Minute Step Test is a versatile, functional fitness test designed to assess exercise capacity or aerobic endurance, particularly within …