Chester Step Test
Cardiovascular and respiratory screening is a way for PAM Physio Solutions clinicians to check how well your heart and lungsare working.
The Chester Step Test is a simple, non-invasive way to perform this that doesn’t involve any pain or discomfort.
The screening process involves stepping up and down on a low platform at a controlled, steady pace. At regular intervals, the pace gradually increases, allowing us to safely assess how the heart responds to increasing levels of physical demand. Heart rate is monitored throughout the assessment to evaluate cardiovascular efficiency and overall fitness in a controlled and supportive environment.
Duration:
- The screening usually takes about 20-30 minute
Service Deliverables:
- Personalised progressive health and wellbeing plan
Contents:
- Face-to-face assessment
- Educational resources for self-management of any concerns
- Screening and signposting for further support
These screenings are designed to identify potential health concerns, such as cardiovascular or respiratory conditions, at an early stage before they become more serious.
They also provide a valuable benchmark for colleagues who do not have any known medical or physical conditions but wish to monitor their fitness levels and actively engage in health improvement activities. environment.
Features
For the employer
The Chester Step Test is a very quick and easy method of allowing your colleagues to establish their health baseline measure and as a screen can identify any potential ill health risks.
Engaging colleagues in these types of screening programmes can incite a desire for a positive behaviour change and lifestyle improvement programme that may be supported by the PPS Physical Endurance (Improvement) Programme (PEP).
For the colleague
You can gain insight into how well your heart and lungs are functioning and handling exercise.
It’s a safe, easy test that doesn’t require any special equipment and usually takes about 10 minutes for the physical aspect. We will help you to understand your fitness level and guide your exercise programmes.
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