CARDIAC REHABILITATION-PHASE 3 (INTERMEDIATE)
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SUMMARY
1. Intermediate stage. Follows immediate OPD cardiac rehabilitation.
2. Training sessions lasting 30min, 3x/week for 6-8 weeks.
3. Goals: refer to CARDIAC REHABILITATION-GOALS & BENEFITS.
4. Intermediate phase must be followed by a life-long maintenance program with exercise 2-3x/week.
5. Patient education & risk factor modification are essential.
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.
