CARDIAC REHABILITATION-RESISTANCE EXERCISE CONTRAINDICATIONS
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SUMMARY
1. Cardiothoracic surgical and MI patients should wait 3-6 weeks prior to commencing resistance training.
2. CHF.
3. Uncontrolled arrhythmias.
4. Uncontrolled HTN (> 160/100mmHg).
5. Severe vascular disease.
6. Aerobic capcaity < 5 METs.
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.
