Transcription of GENERAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
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BLSA Operations Manual Volume I Section IV, page 1 GENERAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION 1. Background and Rationale The PHYSICAL EXAMINATION is an important component of translational research. It yields noninvasive, inexpensive and informative data that contributes to clinically relevant diagnoses, prognosis, and assessment of risk. In addition, the PHYSICAL EXAMINATION is important to participants and promotes recruitment and retention in the study. Objective The objectives of the PHYSICAL EXAMINATION are: 1) To document PHYSICAL findings in the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and nervous systems that are related to mobility in older adults 2) To screen participants for testing exclusion criteria to allow safe and meaningful completion of performance testing Recommended Instrument(s) Strengths and weaknesses of selected approach The strengths of the PHYSICAL EXAMINATION include ease of performance, non-invasive nature ( low risk), and direct contact with participants.
The physical examination is an important component of translational research. It yields noninvasive, inexpensive and informative data that contributes to clinically relevant ... such instances, the participant should have a focused medical examination and history
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