oftencalledcathy ,
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This was the week I learned about ExWell Medical, an exercise programme that older people are referred to by their GPs often after covid infections. The programme has an induction that includes baseline fitness test with no monitoring of heart rate, blood pressure etc (according to a friend). Surely this is contraindicated for etc? @longcovid

Step 4 To finish you will be asked to take part in some simple baseline fitness tests. This is done so that when we re-test every 3 months you will be able to compare and see your improvement. The tests include; • 6 minute time trial - to test your cardiovascular capacity. • Handgrip test - to measure your upper body strength • 30 secs sit to stand - to measure your lower body strength. • A timed up and go test. - standing up and walking around a cone 3 metres in front of you. • A duel task test - same as the timed up and go test but with an added cognative test.
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