VO₂ Max Testing for COPD
Professional VO₂ max testing for COPD and chronic lung disease. Pulmonary rehab support, safe exercise guidance, and respiratory fitness assessment with medical clearance.
COPD patients have reduced exercise capacity:
- VO₂ max is limited by respiratory function
- Testing establishes current capacity
- Exercise improves quality of life in COPD
- Safe exercise intensity guidance
- Track changes over time
VO₂ max testing complements pulmonary rehab:
- After completing pulmonary rehab program
- Transition to independent exercise
- Know safe training zones
- Annual fitness monitoring
⚠️ Pulmonologist clearance required before testing
- Physician approval mandatory
- Recent pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
- Stable respiratory status
- Oxygen use considerations
For COPD patients on oxygen therapy:
- Testing performed with supplemental oxygen
- Bring portable oxygen concentrator
- Oxygen saturation monitored continuously
- Flow rate adjusted per physician orders
Exercise is crucial for COPD management:
- Improves exercise capacity and quality of life
- Reduces hospitalizations
- Slows disease progression
- VO₂ max testing guides safe intensity
Wahoo KICKR Bike: Most common choice-seated, controlled breathing
Treadmill: Walking protocol if tolerated
VO₂ Max Test: $250
Complete pulmonary rehabilitation fitness assessment with continuous oxygen monitoring.
Pulmonologist clearance required. Recent PFTs and stable respiratory status needed.
Fit Evaluations
311 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Behind Hindquarter restaurant (second entrance off Dakota St.)
Contact:
Phone: 831-400-9227
Email: info@fitevals.com
Professional VO₂ max testing for COPD and chronic lung disease management.
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🏥 Medical Clearance Required
COPD patients require pulmonologist clearance before VO₂ max testing. We need recent pulmonary function tests and confirmation of stable respiratory status. Oxygen saturation is monitored continuously during testing and testing stops if saturation drops below safe levels.