5 top Heart Health tips from a physiotherapist
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Top 5 Cardiovascular Goals from a Chartered Physiotherapist
Chartered Physiotherapists play a crucial role in managing cardiovascular health, particularly in individuals recovering from heart conditions, surgeries, or seeking to improve overall fitness.
1. Improving Cardiovascular Endurance
Physiotherapists aim to enhance the heart and lungs' ability to supply oxygen during sustained physical activity. This is achieved through exercises like walking, cycling, or swimming, tailored to the patient’s fitness level. Improved endurance reduces fatigue and boosts daily functioning.
2. Lowering Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Regular physical activity prescribed by physiotherapists helps regulate blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels. Aerobic exercises are emphasized to support heart health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
3. Enhancing Circulation
Physiotherapists focus on improving blood flow to prevent complications like clots or swelling, particularly in post-surgical or immobilised patients. Gentle movements, stretching, and low-intensity exercises help promote healthy circulation.
4. Weight Management
Cardiovascular exercises are integrated into physiotherapy plans to support weight loss or maintenance. Achieving a healthy weight reduces strain on the heart, lowers the risk of comorbidities like diabetes, and improves overall cardiovascular function.
5. Preventing Recurrence of Heart Conditions
Through education and customized exercise programs, physiotherapists help patients develop long-term habits that lower the risk of recurrent cardiovascular issues. These programs often include moderate-intensity exercises, stress management, and advice on lifestyle changes.
1st Contact Physio
1st Contact Physio with Chartered Physiotherapist, Kevin D’Arcy. MISCP. Located in the private consultation suite, upstairs at Whelehans Pharmacy, 38 Pearse St, Mullingar
1st Contact Physio services include sports injuries, spinal injuries, back pain management, neck, and shoulder pain, post operative physiotherapy, sports rehabilitation, orthotics, and sports massage. Physiotherapy is €60 for initial session and €50 for follow up sessions, Kevin offers reduced physiotherapy rates for Medical Card holders, children, and sports clubs. Book your appointment on the Whelehans website or Call Kevin on 0873813473 or Email physio@whelehans.ie
For comprehensive and free health advice and information call in to Whelehans Pharmacies, log on to www.whelehans.ie or dial 04493 34591 (Pearse St) or 04493 10266 (Clonmore).