A Clinical Guide for Assessment and Prescription of Exercise and Physical Activity in Cardiac Rehabilitation. A  CSANZ Position Statement

Patients with cardiovascular disease benefit from cardiac rehabilitation, which includes structured exercise and physical activity as core components. This position statement provides pragmatic, evidence-based guidance for the assessment and prescription of exercise and physical activity for cardiac rehabilitation clinicians, recognising the latest international guidelines, scientific evidence and the increasing use of technology and virtual delivery methods. The patient-centred assessment and prescription of aerobic exercise, resistance exercise and physical activity have been addressed, including progression and safety considerations.

Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - July 27, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Christian Verdicchio, Nicole Freene, Matthew Hollings, Andrew Maiorana, Tom Briffa, Robyn Gallagher, Jeroen M. Hendriks, Bridget Abell, Alex Brown, David Colquhoun, Erin Howden, Dominique Hansen, Stacey Reading, Julie Redfern Tags: Position Statement Source Type: research