Why "no strenuous exercise for 48 hours" before DoD exam?

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DS scheduled his physical on the Dodmets site. When clicking on the "Important Instructions Before Exam" section, the applicant is directed to avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours before the exam. Does anyone know why this is? Under normal circumstances, DS would have gone to 4 swim practices within 48 hours, including one early in the morning on the same day as the exam. Are they referring to strenuous exercise that is not normal for the candidate, or any strenuous exercise at all? He does not want to skip practice but I don't want to jeopardize him getting qualified.
 
i would think to ensure they are in optimal health and no soreness, etc but i honestly do not know
 
This is taken from a memo about our yearly work life insurance urine test. "Exercise is good for you over the long haul, but a strenuous workout can spill protein into the urine, Even if the elevated protein level is temporary and due to exercise, the insurance company won't know that. High protein levels in urine can indicate kidney problems."
 
It can cause high levels of protein in urine.
High protein in urine can indicate kidney function issues.
They should also discontinue supplements several days prior to the exam.
 
Vigorous exercise prior to an exam can make you have some blood (microhematuria) in your urine. It shouldn't lead to gross hematuria (this is bad), but can lead to microhematuria.

If you come up positive for blood in the urinalysis, then you can repeat the test but I wouldn't do any vigorous exercise for 72 hours prior.
 
DS failed his for protein in urine, he had a cross country meet the day before the test. He took 3 days off on the retest and passed with zero problems. Follow the rules, it took him three months to get him officially approved after the retest.
 
2022mom said:
DS failed his for protein in urine, he had a cross country meet the day before the test. He took 3 days off on the retest and passed with zero problems. Follow the rules, it took him three months to get him officially approved after the retest.
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This is my worst nightmare. Thank you. I am going to have him change the appointment to a Monday so he can just take the weekend off.
 
A urine sample is no longer required by DODMERB. They have not updated their forms/instructions, though, so some of the contracted medical facilities will still request it to be collected. If it is collected and there is a problem, DODMERB will still act on it, and potentially disqualify or require remedials. I would refuse to submit a specimen. Feel free to call DODMERB before you go to the appointment to confirm.
 
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