Return to Activity Testing
Professional return-to-activity fitness testing. Objective cardiovascular assessment to support safe activity resumption after injury or surgery.
Safe return to activity requires multiple criteria:
- Medical clearance from healthcare provider
- Pain-free range of motion
- Adequate strength (PT assessment)
- Cardiovascular fitness (VO₂ max testing)
- Functional movement patterns
- Psychological readiness
VO₂ max testing provides objective fitness assessment:
- Current cardiovascular capacity
- Comparison to pre-injury baseline (if available)
- Readiness for sport/activity demands
- Training zones for safe progression
For athletes returning to competition:
- Sport-specific equipment selection
- Performance relative to sport demands
- Conditioning phase guidance
- Confidence building through data
After testing, create systematic return plan:
- Phase 1: Low-intensity training in Zone 1-2
- Phase 2: Add moderate intensity (Zone 3)
- Phase 3: Sport-specific training (Zone 4-5)
- Phase 4: Full return to competition
Proper return-to-activity pacing reduces re-injury risk:
- Avoid "too much, too soon"
- Follow prescribed training zones
- Progress systematically
- Listen to body while trusting data
We provide results to your care team:
- Detailed test report
- Training zone recommendations
- Return-to-activity guidance
- Progression timeline suggestions
VO₂ Max Test: $250
Complete return-to-activity cardiovascular assessment with safe exercise guidance.
Medical/PT clearance required.
Fit Evaluations
311 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Behind Hindquarter restaurant (second entrance off Dakota St.)
Contact:
Phone: 831-400-9227
Email: info@fitevals.com
Professional fitness testing for general return-to-activity clearance after injury or surgery.