Clinical contraindications that preclude a client from participating in any form of physical…

➤ How should clinicians screen clients for contraindications before exercise?
Use a structured pre-participation process: medical history, focused physical exam, symptom review, resting blood pressure and pulse, and a validated questionnaire (for example, PAR‑Q+). Review medications and recent hospitalizations. If red flags appear—new chest pain, syncope, uncontrolled arrhythmia—obtain physician clearance or defer exercise.