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.
This presentation is for all clinicians who assess and prescribe exercise and physical activity for patients with cardiovascular disease. This presentation will be presented by the lead authors of the position paper to provide the latest evidence and guidelines to implement in Australian clinics in a practical manner.
This is a recording of an ESSA webinar presented on 5 December 2023.
Presented by Presented by Dr Christian Verdicchio PhD AEP, Dr Matthew Hollings PhD AES, A/Prof Nicole Freene PhD, BAppSc(Physiotherapy), BSc(Hons)
Dr Christian Verdicchio PhD, AEP
Subject expert in exercise in cardiovascular disease with 10-years’ experience in the field. Clinician researcher with extensive experience in assessing and prescribing exercise in patients with complex cardiovascular disease, with particular attention to patients with arrhythmias and heart failure.
Dr Matthew Hollings PhD, AES
Active exercise physiology researcher for 8+ years, with a special interest in resistance training in older adults and post-cardiac discharge. Investigator on a number of national projects for the quality improvement of cardiac rehabilitation, and holds leadership positions in local, state and national cardiovascular associations.
A/Prof Nicole Freene PhD, BAppSc(Physiotherapy), BSc(Hons)
Clinical physiotherapist working in rehabilitation for 25 years, particularly cardiac rehabilitation. Clinician-researcher for 14 years focusing on increasing physical activity levels and decreasing sedentary behaviour in adults, both in healthy and cardiac populations, and physical activity promotion by health professionals.
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