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Cardio Rehab

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Randfontein, ZA

Do we have a cardio rehab in Johannesburg..

February 9, 2023
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Since my husband died I got an apartment and live by myself. I gave my younger son my home.
I have 2 grown sons. They worry about me and get in touch with me everyday. I had a very bad fall 5 years ago. Since then, I can’t walk I have to use a wheelchair. I can stand up, can’t walk but can stand. I get by pretty well. If there is something I can’t do, I wait for one of my sons. I don’t have any problem cooking, keeping my apartment clean, that goes for me, too.I do my own laundry. I have an electric washer and dryer in my apartment.
I have been feeling down lately, but got to laughing over something silly. The down may be leaving.
My heart—I have AFib and heart failure. I know in time both will get worse. I am looking up my family tree. I started it years ago but got too busy to finish it. Now I have too much free time.

February 9, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I don’t know. Many people go into cardiac rehab. After a fall 5 years ago, I have been confined to a wheelchair. I don’t think I could do that rehab.

February 9, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Cardiac rehabilitation (cardio rehab) is a comprehensive program designed to help individuals with heart disease improve their heart health and overall well-being. Here are the key components of cardiac rehab based on the knowledge base:

Components of Cardiac Rehabilitation
1. Exercise Training:
- Aerobic Activities: Show Full Answer

Cardiac rehabilitation (cardio rehab) is a comprehensive program designed to help individuals with heart disease improve their heart health and overall well-being. Here are the key components of cardiac rehab based on the knowledge base:

Components of Cardiac Rehabilitation:
1. Exercise Training:
- Aerobic Activities: Activities like walking, biking, swimming, jogging, and rowing are included. These exercises are low-impact and benefit the heart.
- Personalized Program: The exercise program is tailored to the individual's current health and gradually increases in intensity to avoid muscle strain or injury.
- Daily Physical Activity: Incorporating activities like walking up and down stairs and doing household chores into daily routines.

2. Heart-Healthy Living:
- Smoking Cessation: Encouragement to stop smoking as it worsens heart disease.
- Dietary Changes: Adopting a low-cholesterol diet, reducing salt intake, and monitoring weight.
- Medication Review: Ensuring that the treatment plan and medications are effective.

3. Stress Reduction:
- Stress Management Techniques: Breathing exercises, positive self-talk, and engaging in stress-reducing activities like reading, listening to music, or hobbies.

Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation:
- Improved Fitness: Regular exercise helps decrease the chance of further heart problems.
- Lifestyle Education: Learning to make healthier choices and manage stress effectively.
- Support System: Involvement of doctors, nurses, nutritionists, trainers, and family and friends.

Additional Information:
- Medical Evaluation: A personalized program is developed based on a medical evaluation.
- Referral Requirement: Most cardiac rehab programs require a referral from a doctor.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the article "Cardiac rehabilitation for Heart Disease" on MyHeartDiseaseTeam.

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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I won’t take that rehab. I never stray for from my Michigan home.

February 10, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Something funny just happened to me and thought I would share it. I went to a cardiac rehab that was online. They told the benefits of rehab. One of the benefits was Better Sex It got me to laughing. I have not had sex in 4 years, after my husband died. If I went to rehab would I have to borrow some man? It got me to giggling like I was 12 years old. This has been a hard time for me. I guess when I saw the humor in this, I just lost it and started giggling.

February 9, 2023

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