Cardiac failure is a common and serious heart disease, and the patient ‘ s heart is unable to pump blood effectively, resulting in a shortage of blood from organs of the body. However, reasonable motor therapy is of great significance for people with heart failure. It not only helps to improve heart function and body resilience, but also improves mental state, improves the quality of life and opens the door of hope for a healthy person.
Before embarking on a sports trip, patients are required to consult with the doctor ‘ s professional opinion and to conduct a full physical examination, in particular for the CPR assessment. Doctors customise individualized sports programmes based on the patient ‘ s specific condition, such as the level of the heart function and whether or not to combine key factors such as other diseases. This step is like laying the foundations for motor therapy to ensure its safety and effectiveness.
The aerobics movement is a core component of the motor therapy for people with cardiac failure. Walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, etc. are all good options. At the initial stage, it is important to maintain a low level of motor strength. In the case of a walk, the speed can be reduced appropriately and lasts 5 – 10 minutes at a time. Thereafter, the time and intensity of movement are gradually increased depending on the body ‘ s state of adaptation. In terms of the frequency of the exercise, it is appropriate to do so three to five times a week. If the patient ‘ s physical condition allows for an attempt to swim, he or she can first swim in the shallow water for a few minutes, with a moderate increase in the length of the week, but with constant care to avoid overwork. Like a 50-year-old patient, the heart rate should be kept at 50% – 70% of the maximum heart rate (maximum heart rate = 220 – 50 = 170), i.e. 85 – 119 times/minute, to ensure that the motor strength is appropriate and does not impose an excessive burden on the heart.
In addition to aerobics, force training is also essential. Patients can exercise their arms with light-weight bells or exercise their legs with deep crouching. It is important, however, that the initial weight of force training begin light, that the movement be slow, regulated and that the holding of breath be firmly avoided. Each group can repeat 8 – 10 times, 2 – 3 times a day, 2 – 3 times a week. This step-by-step force training helps to strengthen muscles, provide better support and protection for the body and indirectly reduce the heart burden.
During the exercise, the patient must maintain a high level of physical response at all times. In case of respiratory difficulties, chest pains and dizziness, the exercise must cease immediately and medical attention must be provided in a timely manner. The choice of exercise time is also very nuanced, and it is preferable to select outdoor exercise when the weather is clear and the temperature is right, for example 9-10 a.m. or 4-6 p.m. Places can be beautiful and fresh environments, such as parks, flat roads in sub-regions, which help people to relax their physical and mental well-being and become more happy at sport.
The choice of sports equipment should not be overlooked. Patients should wear comfortable, ventilated and foot-coated sneakers, provide good support and buffers to their feet and reduce the impact of the movement on the joints. Clothes are to choose loose, sweaty materials that facilitate physical activity and heat dispersion. During the exercise, necessary items, such as first aid drugs, can be carried with you in case of emergency. At the same time, the campaign for family or friends is a good way to encourage and help them and to contact medical personnel in a timely manner during emergencies.
After exercise, do not immediately sit down or lie down. The patient should walk slowly for a few minutes and engage in relaxation activities, such as deep breaths, muscle stretching, etc., to help calmly return to calm. At the same time, care should be taken to supplement the water with a proper amount, but to avoid increasing the heart burden by limiting the amount of drinking water.
A person suffering from heart failure can gradually and effectively improve his or her heart function and embrace a healthy and dynamic life by following scientifically sound motor therapy, under the professional guidance of his or her physician, and by maintaining a consistent long-term pattern. Let us be proactive, refuelling for heart health, freeing ourselves from disease and moving towards a better tomorrow.
