Cardiovascular rehabilitation
We offer long term support for a variety of cardiovascular conditions, whether you are recovering from a cardiovascular event or need long term care for cardiorespiratory disorders we are here to help.
The period after a cardiac event can be scary and confusing with many not knowing what to do with the potential danger of becoming sedentary due to this. Our physiotherapists are trained to find the correct and healthy amount of activity needed to optimise recovery and build cardiac health and reduce the risk of another event through targeting a variety of lifestyle factors which may contribute to such as diet, sleep, activity levels and other lifestyle factors which are managed through a holistic approach.
Method we follow to help you recover
Recovering from a cardiac episode requires a variety of adjustments and our method in determining a range of contributory factors which effect cardiac health will target this. Your physiotherapist will aid in your rehabilitation by:
- Medical evaluation
- Constructing and providing a medically supervised outpatient rehabilitation program
- Imparting information and knowledge to the individual about their condition and cardiac health
- Providing nutritional support and advice
- Analysis of lifestyle factors that impact cardiac health
- Ongoing maintenance and check ups
- Psychological support for anxiety and depression caused by cardiac event
Our advise tips to help you progress
By implementing life style changes which contribute to overall cardiorespiratory health this will enable you to become more active, independent and live a more complete and carefree life
- Eat a well-balanced diet
- Keep hydrated
- Reduce stress
- Limit factors which affect cardiorespiratory health such as smoking, unhealthy foods and alcohol
- Avoid foods which cause inflammation such as refined carbohydrates and trans fats
- Eat a lot of vegetables and high fibre foods
- Get fresh air