The Ruthier test is a small test that gives an idea of the work of the subject's heart . Basically, this test is carried out on school children in order to determine their capabilities, as well as in which group in physical education to deal with them. There were cases of death of schoolchildren in physical education classes due to the fact that their heart was exerted too much stress during the implementation of any standards. After such events, the endurance of the cardiac system is determined not only in specialized sports schools, but also in general education. The Ruthier test gives results that are usually recorded on an outpatient chart. According to the test results, a certificate is issued in which a group is recommended for physical education classes, and restrictions on classes are also indicated. The Ruthier test can be carried out in school settings, but usually it takes place in a clinic for children. Most children's clinics have a separate room for measuring Ruthier’s test.
So, what is the test of Ruthier? This is a small test that can be completed in just three minutes. By and large, the Ruthier test is so simple that even a person who is not a pediatrician, for example, one of the parents of a child, can conduct it. And the result will not be different from what the doctor would call.
Now more about the Ruthier test. Five minutes the child sits, doing nothing. After that, his pulse is measured for 15 seconds (1 time). Then, at the request of the doctor, the child performs thirty squats in 45 seconds. For the first 15 seconds, the pulse is counted again, followed by a minute rest (2 times). In the last 15 seconds of this minute, the pulse is counted again (3 times). Then it remains only to process the results, substituting them in the Ruthier formula. Ruthier’s formula: (4x (1x + 2x + 3x) -200): 10. That is, the number of heartbeats is added (the middle of the formula), multiplying by 4, subtracting 200 and the result is divided by 10. The Ruthier test gives an opportunity to evaluate heart health the patient. If the result obtained is less than zero, then in this case the subject’s heart is athletic, well-trained. If the result ranges from 0.1 to 5, then this result corresponds to a rating of "excellent". Everything is wonderful with the heart, there are no problems at all. From 5.1 to 10 - the result is good, there are no serious problems. If the result is more than 10.1, but less than 15 - then the heart works "satisfactorily" - there is an average degree of heart failure. If the result is greater than 15, then the patient has serious heart failure. However, above 20, the result simply can not be.
If the Ruthier test showed the absence of any health problems, in this case the child is engaged in physical education, being in the main group. The guys pass the standards for the full program, participate in cross-country competitions and all kinds of competitions.
Children with a slight health deviation are not involved in the main group, they go to the preparatory group. These are children with some impaired posture and those who have a lower Ruffier index than necessary. Their physical education classes are held according to the main program, but they are relieved of special physical activities. That is, where you need to take a cross or participate in a difficult competition, these guys can just relax, sitting on a bench. As a rule, if these children manage to overcome some health problems, they move to the preparatory group.
And the last group of children. The Ruthier Index is generally unsatisfactory. In addition, they often have other health problems. Such children are not engaged in the main program, for them there is a separate program of physical education classes, which their not-so-healthy body can withstand.
It also happens that, according to the general results of a medical examination, a child can be enrolled in the main group, but the Rufier index clearly shows that his heart will not bear such loads. Then he will be engaged in a preparatory group or even in a special one - after all, the life and health of this student is more important than passing the standards and his participation in all kinds of competitions. Probably, already now not one life of a schoolboy with a weak heart was saved thanks to the fact that his Ruthier index gave an idea of the work of his heart.