CARDIAC REHABILITATION-WARM UP & COOL DOWN
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SUMMARY
WARM UP
1. Revs up the CVS, increasing temperature, blood flow to heart & muscles.
2. Reduces muscle soreness, lessens the risk of injury.
3. Gradual increase in heart rate to reduce the risk of arrhythmias.
COOL DOWN
1. Gradual reduction of HR and BP.
2. Helps regulate blood flow and reduces afterload.
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.
