Table 4 Physical examination and ancillary tests prior to providing Pre-exercise Certificate
Do you perform an examination with patients prior to providing Pre-exercise Certificate? | |
|---|---|
Physical examination: | |
Yes – to all patients | 58.3 % |
Depending on age/contents of patient file | 29.9 % |
No, Generally reading patient file sufficient (maybe check blood pressure) | 11.8 % |
Cardiovascular system: (Peripheral pulses, heart sounds and murmurs, including Carotid artery) | 91.1 % |
Musculoskeletal system: (Muscle strength, range of motion and joint stability) | 20.0 % |
Nervous system: (Reflexes, Neurological deficits, Romberg test) | 7.4 % |
Vision and Hearing | 7.4 % |
Glands (thyroid and Lymph nodes) | 3.0 % |
Abdominal: (Organomegaly – Liver, Spleen, Gall Bladder) | 8.1 % |
Resting ECG and Blood Pressure | 74.1 % |
Sub-maximal Ergonometric ECG Testing: (up to 85 % of maximal predicted pulse per age/sex) | 10.4 % |
Maximal Ergonometric ECG Testing: (up to 90 % of maximal predicted pulse per age/sex) | 20.0 % |
Blood tests | 9.6 % |
Lung function tests: (Peak Flow, Flow-Volume Loop) | 4.4 % |
Anthropomorphic measurements: (Weight, Height, BMI, Fat tissue percentage) | 23.7 % |