Medical History Steven has hypertension and high cholesterol

Last updated: 9/11/2023

Medical History Steven has hypertension and high cholesterol although both are well controlled on medication He has no signs symptoms of disease and has no diagnosed disease Steven was a previously active tennis player playing for fun with friends twice each week and competing regularly a few times a year at a local senior tennis center However he states that he has not engaged in activity since he was in his early 60 s and began developing arthritis in his knees which made him fearful of exercise He has knee pain occasionally and he believes that avoiding activity and favoring his knees will help his arthritis 4 Does Steven need medical clearance prior to beginning an exercise training program Why why not