The rehabilitation programs in case of cardiovascular diseases are very efficient, they can shorten the hospitalization period and may improve the quality of life.
Cardiovascular recovery means:
Physical rehabilitation (kinetophysiotherapist);
Adapting the diet and adopting a healthy life style (nutritionist);
Emotional rehabilitation (psychologist);
Quitting smoking (psychologist specialized in addiction).
After successfully treating the cardiovascular diseases, it is important to help the body to adapt to the improved blood flow.
At Inimed 360º, the kinetophysiotherapist will make a detailed evaluation of each patient in order to identify and prioritize the steps to take according to the cardiovascular disease and the general state as well as the personal objectives of each patient.
The kinetophysiotherapist will also provide advice and support in order to make you improve your life style, for example he will recommend the best physical exercises appropriate for each patient.
General objectives:
Rebuilding muscular strength and improving muscular resistance;
Improving and adapting the effort capacity;
Improving the coordination, control and equilibrium functions of the body;
Training the capacity to relax;
Correcting the posture and body alignment;
Increasing joint mobility;
Respiratory reeducation;
Sensitivity reeducation.
Means:
Active, passive and auto-passive training;
Electrotherapy;
Massage.
Treatment:
The recovery means should start as soon as possible, right after the patient’s condition is stabilized.
The passive rehabilitation which comprises kinetophysiotherapy, massage, passive gymnastics, and respiratory reeducation starts from the first days after the surgery.
The active rehabilitation is strictly individual and depends on each case.
