Cardiac Rehabilitation
Comprehensive Care for Heart Patients at WTMF in Fremont
What is the objective of cardiac rehabilitation? The goal of a cardiac
rehabilitation program is to promote healing and recovery for the patient
through a variety of means. Your physiatrist can help you and provide
the support and care you need to achieve results. Our doctors of physical
medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) at Washington Township Medical
Foundation help integrate rehabilitation for our heart patients.
Heart disease is the most common cause of death and disability in the United
States today. Cardiac rehabilitation is increasingly being recognized
as an important component of cardiac care. Unfortunately, its importance
is very under-recognized. Current numbers suggest that as few as 1 or
2 in 10 qualifying patients are receiving cardiac rehabilitation.
Physiatry & Heart Disease
Physiatrists emphasize numerous goals for heart patients, such as:
- Maximizing function
- Minimizing risk
- Achieving optimal cardiac conditioning
- Reducing pain / disability
Your physiatrist may recommend a combination of exercise and education
in a treatment approach tailored to your needs. From monitored walking
and exercise to outpatient rehabilitation, components such as diet, exercise,
and medication are coordinated and considered. Objectives include symptom
management / reduction, restored function, improved cholesterol levels,
stress reduction, and improved quality of life and life expectancy. Learn
more about cardiac rehabilitation from Fremont physiatrists at Washington
Township Medical Foundation.