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- Title
The utility of exercise testing in the assessment of functional professional capacity.
- Authors
Gherman, Despina Mihaela; Vasilescu, Mirela Maria; Ionescu, Anca Mirela
- Abstract
A good physical fitness is fundamental for optimal coping with the professional work requirements. The cardiovascular exercise testing has proved to be a valuable and broadly utilized clinical assessment tool in estimating functional capacity related to professional activity. Conducted in various technical forms, cycleergometry or treadmill, the exercise testing affords an objective measurement of the level of the functional limitation in active working individuals. VO2maxis the best non-invasive measurement of the exercise capacity of the cardio-vascular system. Other prognostic markers identified in exercise testing are the maximal exercise duration, maximal MET level achieved, maximum workload achieved, or maximum heart rate and heart rate-blood pressure product. Interpretation of the exercise testing from the vocational perspective basis lies on matching the individual's performance with the physical work demands. Exercise testing is not only meant for evaluation but also as a valuable tool for promoting vocational rehabilitation and return to work after acute cardiovascular events. Non the less is the prognostic significance of the exercise testing valuable. Exposing the individual to heavy, unfitted work can result in severe cardiovascular conditions, even sudden cardiac arrest. When risk category is defined according to the exercise testing interpretation the probability of any complication is decreased and promotes safety and health at the work place. Conclusions. The cardiovascular exercise testing is a valuable tool in assessing functional capacity related to professional activity as it is recommended as an initial evaluation, for reassessment as well as for cardiovascular and vocational rehabilitation.
- Subjects
CARDIOVASCULAR fitness; EXERCISE; REHABILITATION; WORK capacity evaluation; CARDIAC arrest
- Publication
Sports Medicine Journal / Medicina Sportiva, 2017, Vol 13, Issue 1, p2874
- ISSN
1841-0162
- Publication type
Article