Key result
Independent exercise testing by physical therapists was associated with low rates of mortality (0.9 per 10,000 tests) and morbidity (3.8 per 10,000 tests).
Why the study?
Is exercise testing performed independently by physical therapists safe for patients?
Population
Individuals undergoing physician-referred exercise testing, including those with known coronary artery…
Design
Cohort
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May support expanded PT roles where competency exists; leaves open need for randomized confirmation before broad adoption.
Observational
Is exercise testing performed independently by physical therapists safe for patients?
Exercise testing can be safely performed independently by physical therapists with advanced cardiopulmonary competency, demonstrating low morbidity and mortality rates.
Cahalin et al. (1987) conducted an observational in Coronary artery disease. Exercise testing performed independently by physical therapists was evaluated on Mortality and morbidity. Independent exercise testing by physical therapists was associated with low rates of mortality (0.9 per 10,000 tests) and morbidity (3.8 per 10,000 tests).
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