The National Heart Foundation recommends that all clients following a heart event or diagnosis of a heart condition should attend a cardiac rehabilitation program.
At Macedon Ranges Health we believe that access to a cardiac rehabilitation program will assist individuals with cardiac disease to achieve their optimum health potential.
Goals of the Program
To assist with physical, psychological and social recovery using a multi-disciplinary team approach.
To provide an education program for both client and family to develop an understanding of their condition, its management and secondary prevention.
To provide a graduated exercise program to assists clients to become active at a level compatible with the function of their heart.
To enhance self-management of coronary heart disease risk factors.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Team
Our team consists of Community Health Nurse, Physiotherapist, Allied Health Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Dietitian, Pharmacist and Counsellor. We have combined our knowledge and skills to provide a comprehensive education and achievable exercise program designed to optimise recovery.