Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (Phase IV) is a 12-16 week group based exercise programme for people who have recently experienced a cardiac event e.g. heart attack.

This community based programme is delivered in a safe and controlled environment by fully qualified and experienced cardiac rehabilitation exercise specialists.

The programme is suitable for people who have successfully completed phase III cardiac rehabilitation in Hospital within the last 6 months. Some local schemes may allow people to enter the programme without completing Phase III if they have a previous history of heart disease.

This programme is specially designed as a continuation of supervised physical activity following on from exercise classes delivered in hospital. This programme will support your full rehabilitation following your cardiac event. It will give you the freedom to fully enjoy life again, boost your confidence and reduce your risk of having another cardiac event.

Speak with your cardiac rehabilitation specialists or GP to get referred. Full eligibility details can be found in the document below. If you are eligible you'll be invited to a welcome meeting. This will typically take place within a local leisure facility on a 1-1 basis with an experienced, fully qualified cardiac rehabilitation exercise instructor. You'll be invited to discuss your goals and activity preferences to help create your own tailored 12-16 week programme.

Activities will vary across areas and venues. Most cardiac rehabilitation Phase IV programmes offer a low impact circuit class supervised by a fully qualified cardiac rehabilitation exercise instructor. Where available guided health walks and virtual exercise classes may also be available.

Regular reviews will take place to adapt your programme if required throughout the 12-16 weeks. At the end of the programme you'll be invited to attend an exit consultation. Your progress will be reviewed and opportunities to continue being active will be discussed.