Question 1

why is a heart rehabilitation program important?

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Prevention: It is of paramount significance in that it helps rebuild heart muscle stamina and eventually prevent recurrent heart attacks and increase its endurance.

Question 2

what is the initial intake process like when a person just gets to a drug rehabilitation program for the first time ever?

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Drug Rehab Intake: Drug treatment is important for those who have lost control of their drinking or use of drugs.  The intake process at a drug treatment center includes a thorough history of current use, health issues, and psychological issues that affect your use.  Often lab tests, ecg, and a general physical exam will be done to assess complicating health issues and damage, to design the best program for you.

Question 3

what kind of rehabilitation program can i expect after the lps-flex fix?

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Standard total knee recovery: Zimmer’s nexgen® complete knee solution lps-flex fixed bearing knee is a type of total knee implant.  Zimmer states that it is the first knee approved for 155 degrees of flexion.

You can expect a 1-3 day hospital stay.  Depending on your surgeon's preference...You usually work with physical therapy in the inpatient stay and after discharge will require some sort of continued pt.

I tell all my patients that swelling and sensation of fullness my be normal for several months after surgery.

The specific rehab program that you need will depend on your preoperative activity level and your expectations for activity after knee replacement.

Tka surgery is very successful in regards to pain relief of arthritis pain.

Question 4

wanted to know where can i find a good alcohol rehabilitation program?

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You might wish: To start by seeing an addiction specialist. You could attend  alcoholics anonymous in the mean time. After a comprehensive assessment, your provider can make recommendation for rehabilitation based on your specific needs.

Question 5

do cardiac rehabilitation programs address sex?

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Yes: As cardiac rehab involves supervised exercise and advising the patient as to what types of exercise can be done, the issure of sexual activity should be discussed with the patient.

Question 6

how does someone start a cardiac rehabilitation program?

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See below.: Cardiac rehab is usually recommended for patients who have had heart attacks, angioplasty & stents or bypass surgery. Usually a referral is made by the cardiologist, cardiac surgeon or primary care doctor. Treatment consist of 3 hours/week for 12 weeks. Supervised exercise and education are combined. The american college of cardiology considers cardiac rehab the most underutilized proven therapy.

Question 7

are there risks involved with cardiac rehabilitation programs?

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Yes: If you have coronary artery blockages, exercise can result in chest pain or even a heart attack so that a stress test is frequently done prior to starting cardiac rehabilitation.

Question 8

how long does a cardiac rehabilitation program generally last?

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Usually 20 weeks: Most insurance plans cover cardiac rehab in the form of 20 weeks, for 3 sessions per week. Quite a good amount of progress can be made in this time. In addition, many cardiac rehab gyms offer reduced fees to their "graduates, " if they wish to continue to exercise there once their official rehab program is over.

Question 9

what factors does the final result of a cardiac rehabilitation program depend on?

Accepted Answer

Patient & therapist: Important patient factors in determining success of cardiac rehab are motivation to make healthy lifestyle changes, and compliance with advice from medical professionals. Psychological factors, e.g. Depression and anxiety, are critical factors that influence this. Having a personable and invested therapist, who takes an interest in you as an individual, is paramount as well.

Question 10

what components does the exercise portion of a cardiac rehabilitation program consists of?

Accepted Answer

Monitored aerobic: Monitored  stationary bicycle, or monitore treadmill plus some light weights.

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