Key result
Phase III CR is linked to improved strength, abdominal circumference, and cardiorespiratory capacity.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to evaluate the impact of a phase III cardiac rehabilitation protocol on the physical fitness of individuals with cardiac disease in a community-based setting.
Does a Phase III cardiac rehabilitation protocol improve physical fitness in individuals with cardiac disease?
Population
30 individuals with cardiac disease at a community center in Portugal
Comparison
Phase III cardiac rehabilitation protocol with 20 supervised sessions
Design
Descriptive-correlational longitudinal study
Follow-up
10 weeks
Authors
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Community-based phase III CR may support real-world delivery; leaves open long-term benefit and requires RCTs before practice change.
Observational (n=30)
No
Does a Phase III cardiac rehabilitation protocol improve physical fitness in individuals with cardiac disease?
A 10-week community-based Phase III cardiac rehabilitation protocol significantly improved physical fitness and anthropometric indicators in patients with cardiac disease.
Martins et al. (2026) conducted an observational in Cardiac disease (n=30). Phase III cardiac rehabilitation protocol was evaluated on Physical fitness (abdominal circumference, lower limb strength, handgrip strength, and cardiorespiratory capacity). A 10-week phase III cardiac rehabilitation protocol led to statistically significant improvements in abdominal circumference, lower limb strength, handgrip strength, and cardiorespiratory capacity.