User's Manual

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Bruce Treadmill
The Bruce Treadmill test is used to determine a client’s aerobic capacity. Both the modified and
standard protocol is available in the ODES software. Click on Standard or Modified on the top
right hand corner of the screen to switch to the other protocol. Click on Start Timer when starting
the test. Click on Pause Timer if the test must be paused to clarify to the client what they are
required to do or for safety reasons. To stop the test click on Stop Timer and the aerobic capacity
will be calculated. Click on Capture to add the heart rate value to the Heart Rate Report.
Cardiovascular Intake
Cardiovascular Intake allows for the recording of the client’s resting heart rate and blood
pressure. If the client is wearing the heart rate monitor, double click on the white box under the
title, resting rate (min) and the value will be entered in the box. The software will alert you if the
value is indicates a high resting heart rate or blood pressure by the text turning red in the result
section of the screen.