Athletes in cardiac rehabilitation require tailored diagnostic testing and training approaches that combine traditional guidelines with alternative methods to meet their specific goals.
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May inform individualized cardiac rehab for athletes; leaves open validation of combined traditional-alternative approaches.
Background Athletes are enrolled in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programmes in small numbers and require unique diagnostic testing and training considerations. Additionally, many physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, athletic trainers and physicians lack experience treating athletes in CR due to their limited exposure to these types of patients. Content This analysis distinguishes athletes from typical CR patients within the context of diagnostic testing, assessment, exercise prescription, and management. Several case studies present unique challenges and approaches to the rehabilitation of athletes in a CR setting. Conclusions Athletes enrolled in CR should be treated and trained according to their abilities and goals. Combining traditional guidelines with alternative approaches may be the optimal manner to treat these unique patients.
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