Cardiac Rehabilitation Physiotherapy | Specialist Clinic in Singapore
The First Specialist Clinic for Cardiac Rehabilitation Physiotherapy in Singapore. Boost heart health and recovery, and quality of life after open heart surgery, heart stent or heart attack with our rehab program.
Overview
Can heart attack be treated? | Cardiac Rehabilitation Physiotherapy
You have a heart condition or have survived a heart attack and are starting the journey to recovery. After this experience, you may not be confident about going back to your daily activities. Hence, cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is where you will receive personalised physiotherapy care, attention and support to take the steps you need to get your life back. Evidence has also shown that CR can help you regain strength, prevent your heart condition from worsening, reduce the risk of future heart failure and live longer.
How heart attack is treated with our Cardiac Rehabilitation Physiotherapy
Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised program that provides a combination of exercise training and nutrition counseling, as well as education and support to help lower the risk of having another heart event, surgery, or return to the hospital. Exercise training is a cornerstone of cardiac rehabilitation and the secondary prevention of coronary disease.
Contact our clinic in Singapore today to request for a cardiac rehabilitation specialist.
Heart & Lung Physio Assessment and Rehabilitation Process
Every session will be conducted on a 1 to 1 basis ensuring full attention and personalisation. The programme consists of at least 12 sessions lasting 1 hour each and it will be conducted at a frequency of once to twice weekly.
The following assessments will be performed on your first session:
- Current physical activity levels and goals
- Risk factor identification
- Joint range of motion
- Upper limb and Lower limb strength
- Balance
- Body composition analysis
- Posture analysis during exercise
- Fitness test
After the assessment each individual will receive:
- Detailed body composition analysis report showing results on body fat % and muscle mass
- Advice on reducing risk factors and practical solutions
- Personalised exercise programme with appropriate exercises depending on your health history and goals
- Guidance on weights training to ensure proper techniques of lifting and breathing in order to prevent injuries and further cardiac complications.
The weekly exercise sessions will consist of 1 hour of guided exercises focusing on increasing endurance and muscle strength. Other exercises will also be prescribed according to assessment findings.
Frequent Asked Questions about Cardiac Rehabilitation
What is cardiac rehabilitation?
Can I exercise after a heart attack or heart surgery?
For safety, you should undergo a treadmill stress test or submaximal exercise test before starting on a regular exercise programme.
Can I still lift heavy objects after my heart procedure?
For a start, it is important to ensure that the normal range of motion of your joints are preserved before progressing to lighter weights with emphasis on proper lifting techniques.
What if I don’t qualify for CR?
However, if you do not have any of the above conditions, and are unsure if you qualify for this programme, feel free to leave us a message under the enquiry page! Our physiotherapists will be able to personally advise you on which programme will be suitable for you or your loved ones.
Do I qualify for cardiac rehabilitation?
A person can attend cardiac rehabilitation if they have an ongoing heart condition, such as coronary artery disease with stable chest pain.
Cardiac rehabilitation is an important programme for anyone recovering from these conditions/surgeries:
● A heart attack
● Heart failure
● Heart valve surgery
● A coronary artery bypass
● A percutaneous coronary intervention, or stent placement
How we can help
We will start with a physical examination which includes:
Risk factor identification
Assessment of current function and stamina
Body Composition Analysis
With this information, we will create an individualised exercise programme to guide you on the appropriate exercises to do to help you achieve your health goals.