 The
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is a conditioning
program which assists the cardiac patient and family
with the transition from the inpatient setting to
home. It enables the homebound patient to continue
the rehabilitation started in the hospital. In conjunction
with their physician, the Physical and Occupational
Therapists recommend various activities to increase
the patient's strength, save their energy, relieve
their anxiety and enable them to do more for themselves.
When ready, the patient will be referred to out-patient
Cardiac Rehabilitation with their doctor's approval.
The objectives of the program are to:
- Evaluate patient safety, home assessment, need
for assistive devices
- Guide the patient to increase activity
- Reinforce patient awareness of Target Heart
Rate (THR), instruction in body mechanics and
energy conservation techniques
- Instruct in relaxation techniques and mental
imagery
- Facilitate full participation in Activites
of Daily Living (ADL)
- Teach low intensity aerobic and anaerobic exercise
in both supine and sitting positions
- Reduce patient and family anxiety
- Provide a bridge for a continuum of care after
the inpatient stay and while awaiting outpatient
Cardiac Rehab
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