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Cardiac Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Services

Synonym(s):

CPRS Pat Exercise

Cardiac Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Services provide a seamless care delivery for patients from initial assessment through to rehabilitation in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Our comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programme is conducted under the supervision of physiotherapists and nurses. The programme is designed to improve cardiovascular health, enhance functional capacity, and promote overall quality of life for individuals who have:

  • Experienced cardiac related events or procedures, such as angioplasty, coronary artery bypass surgery, mechanical heart device, cardiac device implantations, heart transplant or heart failure
  • Undergone thoracic related procedures such as lung surgery or lung transplant

The services offered include:

  • Assessment of mobility/ functional capacity
  • Exercise testing and prescription
  • Supervised individualised exercise training in inpatient and outpatient setting
  • Cardiovascular risk factor modification
  • Educational talks including diet and nutrition counselling, pharmacological counselling

In The News

Patient Care Second chances: He had 4 cardiac arrests by age 32, now wants to share his love of golf Mr Wee He Sheng experienced multiple cardiac arrests since 2019, starting at age 29, requiring CPR, AED and an implanted defibrillator for unexplained VF. Associate Professor Ching Chi Keong explained cardiac arrest requires immediate intervention as the heart stops beating, unlike a heart attack. Mr Wee needed an ICD for his condition. Despite four cardiac arrests, Mr Wee played 36 holes of golf in 2024, now inspiring others by promoting the game and highlighting life's fragility.
21 Feb 2026 | The Straits Times Read Story
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09 Feb 2026 | Lianhe Zaobao Read Story