Physiotherapy following Cardiac Surgery
Impairment of pulmonary function is one of the most significant post-operative complications following cardiac surgery. Regular exercise both helps you feel better & improves your heart & lungs function.
The main role of Physiotherapy treatment following any cardiac surgery is to prevent & treat post-operative complications, improve pulmonary function & return to your daily physical performance.
1. Chest care –
Breathing is mainly affected after cardiac surgery either due to incision of surgery/lying long hours in bed/decreased activity.
Therefore to speed your recovery and prevent chest infections, it is vital that you practice breathing exercises and coughing techniques for good lung expansion & relaxation.
2. Warm up & Cool down –
We will teach you low intensity warm up exercises that helps prepare your body for activity & cool down exercises to relax & avoid muscle soreness.
3. Basic Exercises –
Shoulder & Trunk exercises: these exercises help ease off stiffness / pain you may develop following your heart operation.
Leg exercises: will help improve your circulation and build up strength for daily activities.
4. General mobility –
It is important to become active as soon as possible. We will help you with posture education while sitting/sleeping as it is most affected due to surgery.
We will also help you with getting back in your daily routine activities like walking, stairs climbing, swimming, running.
5. Aerobic Training –
This comprises of a circuit of different exercises that challenge your heart rate (as per your individual assessment) & improve the functioning of your heart & overall health.
6. Guidance on Do’s & Don’ts –
We will help you guide with establishing your exercise routine, managing with pain relief, gradually resuming activities & avoiding stress, over exertion & overdo of activities.
Here at Pooja Physiotherapy & Healthcare Center, you will be given personalised exercise program after doing thorough evaluation & assessment.
We help you relieve pain, reduce anxiety & hence making you ready to effectively perform tasks of your everyday living.
Remember: Regular exercise makes your heart grow stronger.
For further information, contact us at –
Pooja Physiotherapy & Health Care Center
Blk 77 Indus road #01-521S’160077
Call now@ 6384 5452 or Whatsapp@ 8322 3371 or drop an email info@physiopooja.com.sg
