Red Flags

PLEASE NOTE that If any of these conditions apply to you, you need to consult your physician before starting any exercise program.
  • Your are under 18 years of age
  • You recently suffered a major trauma, such as a motor vehicle accident or a fall from a height
  • You suffered minor trauma and your age is over 50
  • You had a medical practitioner tell you that you have osteoporosis
  • You have a history of cancer
  • Your pain does not ease, even when you rest in a comfortable position
  • You suffer from night pain
  • You have recently had a fever
  • You have lost weight even though you have not been attempting to eat less or exercise more
  • You have recently taken antibiotics or other medicines for an infection
  • You are currently taking steroids or have been on prolonged steroid therapy
  • You have been diagnosed with an immunosuppressive disorder
  • You noticed a recent onset of difficulty with retaining your urine
  • You noticed a recent need to urinate more frequently
  • You have noticed numbness in the area of your bottom where you would sit on a bicycle seat.
  • You have recently noticed your legs becoming weak while walking or climbing stairs
  • You were involved in injection drug use
  • You use recreational intraveniuous drugs
  • Please also note that if your age is over 50 it is especially important that you consult your physician

Last updated: Jul 29th, 2009
Reviewed by Maayan Agmon, BPT, Mar 25th, 2009