Cardiac Rehabilitation
After a heart attack or open-heart surgery, some patients feel they will never regain their former levels of energy and physical activity. However, many individuals do just that through the personalized, three-phase cardiac rehabilitation program at ShorePoint Health Wellness & Rehab.
Phase 1: Series of exercises, including stretching and walking
Phase 2: Individualized exercise program on an outpatient basis
Phase 3: Maintenance plan
The skilled cardiac rehabilitation team works together to motivate and guide patients toward improving their strength, mobility, independence and quality of life, and is made up of:
Together, we will create a personal evaluation on your first day and set goals for the most successful approach. The clinical staff carefully monitors progress and revises treatment plans based on your personal needs.
Goal Oriented Rehab Plan for Successful Outcomes
The primary goals of cardiac rehab are to restore heart or lung function, improve daily life and get you back to the activities you enjoy. We focus on education and support to:
- Encourage independence through self-management
- Improve emotional well-being
- Improve physical conditioning and exercise performance
- Make lifestyle modifications
- Recognize and reduce complications
- Reduce hospitalizations
The cardiac recovery program combines education, support and exercise therapy. Patients will learn how to incorporate heart-healthy habits such as a proper diet, exercise and stress management techniques that can lead to a better quality of life:
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Focus on recovery - Cardiac rehabilitation begins in the hospital, following a heart attack or other acute illness. Before leaving the hospital, patients learn about their disease and risk factors that contribute to heart disease. They know what to expect during and after recovery.
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Exercise counseling and support - Patients begin a medically supervised, monitored exercise program that includes individual support from exercise professionals. Once monitoring is no longer necessary, patients continue with a customized exercise program and learn how to incorporate activity into their lifestyle.
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Heart-healthy lifestyle changes - Throughout the cardiac rehabilitation program, patients learn about good nutrition, stress management techniques and how to incorporate these behaviors into their lifestyle. During the maintenance phase of rehabilitation, continuing education will help reinforce healthy habits long term.
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Individual support - Rehabilitation specialists provide support and education throughout the recovery process. You can depend on a dedicated group of individuals who are focused on recovery.
Care may also include modifying your diet. We'll help you make healthy food choices and share fun, tasty recipes.
Cardiac events are life-changing, physically and emotionally. We'll help you embrace your second chance. To learn more about the cardiac rehabilitation program, call (941) 637-2450.