Exercise Physiology - Initial Assessment

Medical Background Cardiac: The patient has a history of hypertension and was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation two years ago. Respiratory: The patient has mild asthma, managed with an inhaler as needed. Metabolic: The patient has type 2 diabetes, controlled with oral medication and diet. Neurological: No significant neurological history reported. Psychological: The patient experiences mild anxiety, managed with cognitive behavioral therapy. BMD: The patient has no history of osteoporosis. OA/diagnosed musck: The patient has osteoarthritis in the knees, diagnosed three years ago. Cancer: No history of cancer. General Background: Current Activity Levels: The patient engages in light walking for 20 minutes, three times a week. Sleep Hygiene: The patient reports sleeping 6-7 hours per night with occasional disturbances. Nutrition and Hydration: The patient follows a balanced diet with adequate hydration, consuming approximately 2 liters of water daily. Stressors: The patient reports work-related stress as a primary stressor, with occasional family-related stress. GOALS Ambulation: The patient aims to increase walking duration to 30 minutes daily and improve overall mobility. Strength: The patient wants to enhance lower body strength to support daily activities and reduce knee pain. Pain: The patient seeks to manage knee pain effectively to improve function and quality of life. Falls risk: The patient aims to reduce the risk of falls by improving balance and coordination. Community access: The patient desires to participate more in community events and social gatherings to enhance socialization.