Cardiac Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Services

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme at NHCS is an essential component of comprehensive cardiac care. Our outpatient programme provides evidence‑based, medically supervised rehabilitation to support patients following cardiac events or interventions.

The programme aims to:

• Restore functional capacity and physical confidence
• Reduce the risk of recurrent cardiac events
• Support long‑term adoption of heart‑healthy lifestyle behaviours

Who Should Be Referred?

Outpatient cardiac rehabilitation may benefit patients with the following conditions:

Cardiac Conditions

• Acute myocardial infarction (MI), managed medically or following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
• Post‑cardiac surgery, including:
  • Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery
  • Valve repair or valve replacement surgery
• Stable heart failure
• Stable angina
• Other cardiac conditions where structured cardiac rehabilitation is clinically indicated

Cardiovascular Risk Factors

• Hypertension
• Diabetes mellitus
• Dyslipidaemia
• Obesity
• Physical inactivity

Programme Components

Care is delivered by a multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists and nurses, ensuring holistic, patient‑centred care.

Health Education

Patients receive structured education to improve understanding and self‑management, including:

• Overview of cardiac conditions and recovery
• Lifestyle modification strategies to manage cardiovascular risk factors
• Pharmacist‑led education on cardiac medications and adherence
• Dietitian‑led education on heart‑healthy nutrition

Functional Capacity Assessment

Each patient undergoes a comprehensive assessment using appropriate clinical and functional tests to:

• Evaluate baseline physical capacity
• Guide safe participation in exercise
• Inform individualised exercise prescription

Individualised Exercise Training

Patients participate in tailored, evidence‑based exercise programmes designed according to:

• Clinical status and medical considerations
• Functional capacity
• Personal goals and lifestyle needs

All exercise sessions are closely supervised by trained physiotherapists to ensure safety, optimise outcomes, and build confidence for long‑term physical activity.