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treadmill
A device using a wide belt as a moving platform to enable a subject to walk (or run) in place
Indications:
- aerobic exercise
- rehabilitation, including cardiac rehabilitation
- used in connection with electrocardiographic monitoring in exercise stress testing & in connection with other monitoring for a variety of physiologic tests
Contraindications:
- unable to stand with confidence
- balance disorder
Related
exercise stress testing
General
device (medical device)
References
- Stiles S
Novel Rehab Program Fights Frailty, Boosts Capacity in Advanced HF.
Medscape - May 16, 2021.
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/951244