"Cardiac rehabilitation programme"

After an initial meeting at St.Peter's where the suitability or otherwise of the programme was discussed, I attended a six week (12 sessions) cardiac rehabilitation course and two informative educational sessions. The whole experience was excellent and very enjoyable. The staff were knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and considerate. The individual programme could be adjusted to suit the patient. There was a good ratio of staff to patients. At the first session the programme is established. Each session comprised a warm up for everyone, three (or four) circuits of activity tailored to an individual, a cool down session followed by a relaxation period. Progress is recorded in a personal booklet during each session along with regular pulse readings and occasional blood pressure readings. After the programme has been completed in full there are recommendations for continuation of cardiac exercise within the locality and general guidance to keep a healthy heart.

I would recommend this programme to anyone who has had cardiac problems. It reinforces the need to exercise regularly and sensibly. It also helped me gain confidence as to what I was capable of doing and how far I could push myself