Effort
Effort
Effort (/ˈɛfərt/), from the Old French esforz meaning "force, impetuosity, strength, power", is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe the exertion of physical or mental power.
Definition
In a medical context, effort often refers to the amount of energy or work that a person has to put into a specific task. This can be physical, such as the effort required to lift a heavy object, or mental, such as the effort required to solve a complex problem. The term is often used in relation to conditions that affect a person's ability to exert effort, such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia.
Related Terms
- Exertion: The act of exerting, or putting forth, effort.
- Fatigue: A state of extreme tiredness or exhaustion, often resulting from physical or mental effort.
- Endurance: The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.
- Strength: The capacity of an object or substance to withstand great force or pressure, often used in relation to physical effort.
- Energy: The capacity for vigorous activity; available power.
In Medicine
In medicine, the term "effort" is often used in relation to the concept of Perceived Exertion, which is a patient's self-assessment of the intensity of their physical activity. It is also used in the context of Effort Tolerance, which refers to a patient's ability to withstand or endure physical activity or stress.
Effort can also be a factor in various medical conditions. For example, in Cardiology, the term "effort angina" refers to chest pain that occurs during physical activity. In Pulmonology, "effort dyspnea" refers to shortness of breath that occurs or worsens with physical activity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Effort
- Wikipedia's article - Effort
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