Physical activity for cardiac rehabilitation

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Sheppard, G. 2016. Physical activity for cardiac rehabilitation. in: Scott, A, and Gidlow, C. (ed.) Clinical Exercise Science pp. 17-39
AuthorsSheppard, G.
EditorsScott, A, and Gidlow, C.
Abstract

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a multi-disciplinary, professionally-supervised intervention that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of cardiac patients. Substantial evidence supports the incorporation of exercise within CR programmes to promote the recovery of physical and psychological health.

KeywordsPhysical activity; Cardiac rehabilitation
Page range17-39
Year2016
Book titleClinical Exercise Science
Output statusPublished
ISBN9780415708418
Publication dates
Print01 Feb 2016
Publication process dates
Deposited20 Mar 2023
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