[Bicycle ergometry test and the work incapacity of men 40 to 59]

The purpose of the investigation was to study the relationship between indicators of the bicycle ergometry test and temporary disability degree in males aged 40 to 59 residing in the area of 2 district outpatient clinics in Moscow. Disability (temporary, stable) was studied by a method of standard interviewing. The bicycle ergometry test was applied to each patient using a standard scheme. The investigation showed an inverse ration between physical exercise tolerance and disability degree.