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Stroke rehab exercise guidelines for cardiac rehabilitation in Exeter Devon
Cardiovascular
• Large muscle based activities- cycling walking, swimming etc.
Frequency
• 3-7times a week
Intensity
• 40-70% VO2 peak
Duration
• 20-60 minutes ( or several sessions of 10 minutes )
Resistance
• 8-12repetitions
• 2days a week
• 1-3sets per exercise
• 8-10exercises
Progression
• Increase frequency
• Increase intensity
• Increase duration
Contraindications
• Avoid exercises that involve the Valsalva maneuvre- do not hold your breath and strain or over grip the equipment
Other considerations
• Concentrate on neuromuscular development
• Deconditioned individual 40-50% VO2peak
• Total energy expenditure/ week- 300 kcals
• 2-3 flexibility sessions per week
Warning signs
- Weakness or numbness down one side
- Reduction of pain or temperature sensation
- Weakness in the face
- Severe headache or dizziness
- Problems talking and understanding others
- Problems with balance and coordination
- Reduction in sensory or vibratory sensation
Please consult with your doctor before exercising