A field application of exercise testing in ischaemic heart disease

When values before and after a walking programme were compared in 6 subjects who had had a myocardial infarction, it was found that there was a statistically significant improvement in VO2max, the respective means being 1,66 (+/- 0,57) and 2,07 (+/- 0,25) l/min. Blood pressures recorded during stress testing are shown; these served as guides in terminating exercise. Co-operation between the doctor, the physiotherapist and the physical educator was so productive that it is felt that greater interdisciplinary understanding in the rehabilitation field is highly desirable.