{"id":2206,"date":"2015-02-28T03:15:04","date_gmt":"2015-02-28T03:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/?p=2206"},"modified":"2015-02-28T03:15:04","modified_gmt":"2015-02-28T03:15:04","slug":"cardiac-rehab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/28\/cardiac-rehab\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiac Rehab"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Cardiac<\/p>\n

Each year 735,000 people experience a heart attack in the United States and 795,000 will suffer from a stroke[1]<\/a>. Even with today\u2019s medical technology & knowledge, heart attacks remain the number one cause of death; while strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in America[2]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you or someone you love has suffered a heart attack or stroke it is imperative to begin cardiac rehabilitation<\/em><\/strong> as soon as your physician has cleared you to do so.<\/p>\n

What Does Cardiac Rehab Involve?<\/h2>\n

A cardiac rehab team will most likely include your physician, cardiologist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, dietitian, speech therapist, and possibly an in-home healthcare professional. Cardiac rehab also involves a long-term commitment to bring your strength and health back.<\/p>\n

Physical therapy plays an imperative role in getting your life back and hopefully making positive changes in your life that will decrease your risk of another heart attack or stroke. Physical Therapists evaluate your needs, strengths and weaknesses; then create a rehabilitation routine specific to your recovery.<\/p>\n

A typical cardiac rehab program may include:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n