Question 1

what exercises are recommended after a patient completes a cardiac rehabilitation program?

Accepted Answer

Anaerobic & aerobic: The exact exercises will depend on a number of factors. These include the exercise options at the facility, types of instructors, equipment, etc. However, the program itself should include both anerobic or resistance training like weights for strength as well as some activities aimed at increasing aerobic capacity as well.

Question 2

any good sites on rehabilitation of patients after broken hips?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Hip fracture is usually treated with either pinning or a partial hip replacement (hemi arthroplasty) depending on where anatomically the fracture is and how extensive. In either scenario, the bone is ready to be weight bearing immediately, but the muscles must heal. Often an older person will find recovery more difficult than a younger; only because they start out less physically fit and strong.

Question 3

what is play therapy and could help my patients with their rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

An approach for kids: Play therapy covers a wide array of interventions often used especially with younger children as a way of engaging them and getting information indirectly about what is bothering them.  There is not a single form of play therapy, and it can be used in many ways from just providing structure to the session to actually being a key part of therapy itself.

Question 4

which patients are candidates for cardiac rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Improve functionalit: Cardiac rehabilitation is recommended for post heart surgery, post heart attack, and for improving the overall functionality in chronic heart failure patients --.

Question 5

can cardiac rehabilitation make a difference for patients?

Accepted Answer

Sure it can: Modifying your risk factors by changing your diet, exercising, stopping smoking, loosing weight, etc. Of course can make a difference. The value of preventive medicine should not be underestimated.

Question 6

what person should supervise a patient's cardiac rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

A Certfied Pro: In most cases and exercise physiologist is the proper person.

Question 7

what diet should a cardiac patient be placed on during a cardiac rehabilitation program?

Accepted Answer

Heart Healthy: Any cardiac patient should be on a diet low in saturated and trans fats, higher in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (the omega 3 fatty acids, such as in fish oil and flax seed), high in fiber (25 to 30 grams daily), low in salt (2000mg daily on average), low in simple sugars, and sufficient in lean sources of proteins.

Question 8

do relaxation techniques help a patient in a cardiac rehabilitation program?

Accepted Answer

Relaxation: Relaxation techniques are excellent for dealing with responses to psychological stressors so as to blunt the physiologic chemical response to such a stimulus thus decreasing the "flight or fight" increase in heart rate and blood pressure inherent to such.

Question 9

what rehabilitation or support options are available for patients with head and neck cancers?

Accepted Answer

Many: Patient centered websites- head neck cancer alliance (headandneck.Org) or sponc (spohnc.Org) can give info on local support groups, treatments & trials. Rehab options include reconstruction (speech devices, plastic surgery); medications for dry mouth, appetite stimulation, chronic pain; exercises for swallowing & lymphedema; nutrition and psychosocial services are available at doctors offfices.

Question 10

what is recommended preparation for an obese patient undergoing a cardiac rehabilitation program?

Accepted Answer

Doctor clearance: It would be important to have your doctor certify that it is safe to begin the rehab. That would mean that there are no acute problems that could result in complications such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, anemia, unstable chest pain, etc. Commonly, some kind of stress test is also done prior to starting the rehab. And the doctor can also recommend how much exercise is safe.

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