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       Cardiovascular rehab
   DIR By: CardioFlexTherapy
       Date: August 2, 2018, 10:09 am
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       Cardiovascular Rehab in Physical Therapy is a growing area of PT
       that serves those who have had cardiopulmonary surgeries,
       diseases, and general deconditioning. Because of an aging
       population and an increase in Physician Physical Therapy
       referrals, Cardiovascular PT should continue to increase in
       popularity well into the future.
       Most people think of Cardiovascular Rehab as using cardio
       machines only.  Although patients generally will utilize the
       cardio equipment at a Physical Therapy Facility, they can also
       do many different therapeutic exercises that will increase their
       muscular strength and endurance. These exercises will in turn
       assist patients to become more functional and to be healthier
       overall.
       As the patients are doing exercises and using cardio machines,
       the Physical Therapist will be monitoring their vital signs
       using a Pulse Oximeter and a Blood Pressure Cuff. This will give
       a reading on their O2 Saturation Level, Heart Rate, and Blood
       Pressure. Taking measurements before, during, and after their
       workouts will give the PT an idea of how the patient can
       tolerate the routine, at what levels they can perform at, and
       also will help to measure improvement.
       If patients have vital measures that are not within the normal
       ranges, then the Physical Therapy will have to decide the next
       course of action. For instance, if a patient has low blood
       pressure, then they will need to sit down and drink a lot of
       water before they are allowed to continue. If a patient’s heart
       rate gets too high or O2 Saturation gets too low, then they will
       need to take a break until their vitals go back into the normal
       ranges.
       The best cardiovascular type of machines are the Recumbent
       Bicycle, Elliptical, Treadmill, and Rower. Alternate machines
       include an Upper Body Ergonometer (UBE), Airdyne Bicycle,
       Recumbent Elliptical, and Versa-climber. All of these machines
       have positives and negatives to them, and can be incorporated
       into a Cardiovascular Rehab program. It’s best to have at use
       3-4 cardio machines in the program, to build up different muscle
       groups, and avoid boredom.
       Also, changing up the therapeutic exercises and the order of
       things can help to keep the program exciting and new. The best
       therapy for cardiovascular patients are whole-body, functional
       exercises. These include Squats, Lunges, Dead-lifts, Push-ups,
       Pull-ups, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Rows, Bridges,
       Crunches, Obliques, Leg Lifts, Throwing, Dips, Calf Raises, etc.
       Any exercises can be used and mixed into the program, as long
       as they’re functionally relevant for the patient.
       For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com
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