82291-6
ClinicalFrequency of muscle-strengthening physical activity
Definition
The frequency (days/week, hours/day, etc.) a patient spends doing muscle-strengthening activities. According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, children and adolescents should do muscle-strengthening physical activities at least 3 days per week and adults should do muscle-strengthening activities that are moderate or high intensity and involve all major muscle group at least 2 days a week.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Frequency of muscle-strengthening physical activity
Property
NRat
Time Aspect
RptPeriod
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CLIN
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Freq muscle-strengthening
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 82291-6?
LOINC code 82291-6 identifies "Frequency of muscle-strengthening physical activity". The frequency (days/week, hours/day, etc.) a patient spends doing muscle-strengthening activities. According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, children and adolescents should do muscle-strengthening physical activities at least 3 days per week and adults should do muscle-strengthening activities that are moderate or high intensity and involve all major muscle group at least 2 days a week.
What does 82291-6 measure?
This code measures Frequency of muscle-strengthening physical activity in ^Patient. It belongs to the CLIN class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.