The 6-Minute Walk Test is recommended as the primary functional capacity measure for post-COVID-19 return-to-play evaluations, with the 1-Minute Sit-to-Stand Test as a validated alternative.

Hudnall et al. (2026) studied this question. The 6-Minute Walk Test is recommended as the primary functional capacity measure for post-COVID-19 return-to-play evaluations, with the 1-Minute Sit-to-Stand Test as a validated alternative.