Table 9. Signs and symptoms indicating
excessive effort (adapted from Haskell, 1978)
.

Angina pectoris

Increased frequency of cardiac dysrhythmias

Inappropriate bradycardia

Inappropriate tachycardia

Ataxia, light headedness, confusion

Nausea

Claudication

Pallor, cyanosis

Inappropriate dyspnoea

Prolonged fatigue

Unusual insomnia

Weight gain due to fluid retention (oedema in the legs)

Musculoskeletal pain