exercise testing Flashcards
why perform exercise testing
diagnois
prognose
exercise presc
treatment eval
indications for exercise testing
structural / functional limitation
factors contributing to activity limitation
does not exercise, asmpyotomic - need medical clearance
yes
exercises, asmpyotomic - need medical clearance
no - but if going vigorous yes
absolute contraindications
condition needs to stabilize first
relative contraindication
can be tested after careful eval of risk/beneftis
5 absolute contraindications
CHF Unstable Angina Uncontrolled asthma Pulmonary Edema Acute infection
5 relative contraindications
recent MI aortic valvue disease resting tacky poorly controlled dieabetes fixed rate pacemaker
how to standardize exercise test
validity and reliability
pre test conditions
explain, consent avoid heavy meal rested clothing termination criteria environment (room time, temp)
criteria for premature test termination
fatigue light headed confused ataio nausea
ECG signs
sins tacky ventricular tachy premature vent contractions Q wave shows up BP below resting
factors to consider when selecting test
cognitive age weight mobilty needs the test (valid reliable)
predictive tests
submaximal used to predict aerobic
performance tests
respond to standard PA
advantages predictive test
frequently used uses HR (easy to measure)
disadvantage for predictive test
error
variabilty
uncomfortable (biking)
12 minute run advantages
no equip
lots ppl tested
high level function ppl