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  • Cardiovascular Rehabilitation
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Physical Therapy Practice

Background:

  • Aerobic exercise is integral to physiotherapy, yet its formal testing and training components are underutilized.
  • Physiotherapists' current practices and perceived barriers to aerobic exercise testing require investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the frequency of physiotherapist-led aerobic exercise testing and training.
  • To identify barriers to aerobic exercise testing in various practice settings.
  • To determine physiotherapists' educational needs regarding electrocardiograph (ECG) administration and interpretation for exercise testing.

Main Methods:

  • A national, cross-sectional survey was conducted among registered physiotherapists in Canada.
  • Data collected included the frequency of aerobic exercise testing/training, perceived barriers, and interest in ECG training.

Main Results:

  • While 75% of physiotherapists regularly prescribe aerobic exercise, 65% have never performed aerobic exercise testing.
  • Key barriers identified were lack of equipment/space (78%), time (65%), and knowledge (56%).
  • Most physiotherapists (82%) were uncomfortable with 12-lead ECG-monitored tests, yet 60% desired more ECG interpretation training.

Conclusions:

  • Physiotherapists frequently prescribe aerobic exercise but infrequently use formal testing, potentially limiting optimal exercise prescription and patient safety.
  • Addressing barriers through enhanced ECG training and equipment access could improve pre-screening aerobic exercise testing.
  • Curricula should focus on arrhythmias for safe termination of exercise tests, as per American College of Sports Medicine guidelines.