My doctor will not put me on a treadmill, etc. He prefers nuclear testing! Am I getting short changed?

This one I have to leave to the physician who has been treating you. There are several reasons that a doctor may desire not to put a patient on a treadmill. They are often involved with safety. Some factors limit the use of the treadmill. Such reasons may include orthopedic problems that may be aggravated by the stress of running uphill, instability of gait (the patient who might fall off),...