why is strenuous exercise to be avoided before medical

[thateuropalegendlad]

I was reading over my instructions for my medical exam and it says to "avoid strenuous exercise two days before your exam"? Not planning to do strenuous exercise, just curious as to why not?


Thank you!

 

[MullenLE]

That is a carryover from when we used to conduct urinalysis and the concern was "spilling proteins."

 

[Drenns3]

I was reading over my instructions for my medical exam and it says to "avoid strenuous exercise two days before your exam"? Not planning to do strenuous exercise, just curious as to why not?


Thank you!

Great question! I figured it was because of a stress test. Lol. I may change my date Now.

 

[MullenLE]

 

[Brotherram]

My DSs medical appointment was made during State Wrestling Tournament, he wrestled in the morning, had the physical, went back and wrestled again that evening without missing a beat. I actually think the diversion of the medical exam helped him with relaxing enough for the second meet - and yes he won both meets and placed fifth in the state.

 

[Devil Doc]

Like Larry said above, strenuous exercise before providing urine for a urinalysis could cause proteinuria.

High protein in the urine could indicate kidney disease which is of course disqualifying for military service.

 

[cb7893]

Like Larry said above, strenuous exercise before providing urine for a urinalysis could cause proteinuria.

High protein in the urine could indicate kidney disease which is of course disqualifying for military service.

This is exactly what happened with my DS. He retested several weeks later successfully, making sure that he took it easy and stayed hydrated.

 

[Devil Doc]

This is exactly what happened with my DS. He retested several weeks later successfully, making sure that he took it easy and stayed hydrated.

yes, hydration is very important for physical exams. Dehydration can affect vital signs, the ECG, skin turgor, and various other things.

 

[MullenLE]

Again sports fans.....Urinalysis is NO longer part of our initial exam

 

[cb7893]

Again sports fans.....Urinalysis is NO longer part of our initial exam

Yes. My son's experience was several years ago...The last really tough year for AROTC.

 

[Devil Doc]

Plus, I was answering a medical question and not a DODMERB question.

 

[MullenLE]

Roger all. We're all back in the band on the same page. HOORAH