CARDIAC REHABILITATION-PHASE 2 EXERCISES

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SUMMARY

1. Mode: rhythmic, isotonic, aerobic (walking, swimming, biking); mnemonic: RITA.

2. Intensity: 11-13 repeats, aim for 30 bpm above resting HR.

3. Duration: 15-60 minutes.

4. Frequency: 3-5x/week at minimum.

5. Progression: gradual increase in HR, change mode, gradually increase duration & endurance.

6. Warm-up & cool-down: 5-10 minutes prior and cool-down 5 minutes after exercise.

7. Monitor intensity: using the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion scale, HR, saturation, BP monitoring.


Reference(s)

Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.

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