Rasitusperäinen

Rasitusperäinen is a Finnish adjective that means related to exertion or exertion-induced. It is used to describe symptoms, conditions, or findings that arise during physical activity and often improve with rest. The term is common in medical and health contexts but may appear in general writing as well. It is formed from the noun rasitus, meaning exertion or load, combined with the suffix -peräinen, which indicates relation or origin.

In practice, rasitusperäinen describes experiences triggered by physical activity. Examples include rasitusperäinen hengenahdistus (shortness of breath on exertion), rasitusperäinen rintakipu (chest pain during activity), and rasitusperäinen väsymys (exertional fatigue). The phrase is frequently used together with more specific nouns, such as rasitusperäiset oireet or rasitusperäinen kipu, to specify that the symptoms occur with exercise rather than at rest. In Finnish medical terminology, exercise-induced or exertion-related conditions are often discussed with both this adjective and more specialized terms, for instance rasitusastma (exercise-induced asthma) rather than a direct translation.

Clinical relevance stems from the fact that rasitusperäinen symptoms can point to underlying health issues, including cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic disorders, and thus may prompt diagnostic testing. Healthcare providers may use exercise-based assessments to reproduce rasitusperäiset oireet and evaluate functional capacity, safety of physical activity, and the need for treatment or rehabilitation.