Getting Started with Physiotherapists

Working with an exercise professional can help you:
(1) Teach you the right way to do exercises
(2) How to breathe properly
(3) Reach your fitness goals
(4) Tailor exercises to your abilities
(5) Most importantly ->
•MINIMIZE YOUR RISK OF INJURY




Assessment
•Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
•Submaximal Treadmill Test

Aerobic exercise
•Jogging
•Swimming

Resistance training
•Free Weight
•Machines

Home exercise
•Tailor-made
Self monitored

 

Education
•Monitoring Blood Pressure During Exercise
•Other Related Issues 



 

Day 1

1st Week 1st Month

3 Months

Assessment

 

 

Aerobic Exercise

Resistance Training

 Education


References
•American College of Sports Medicine. 2021. ACSM information on... Exercising Your Way to Lowering Your Blood Pressure.
•American College of Cardiology. Blood pressure thresholds for initiation of blood pressure–lowering therapies in the 2017 ACC/AHA and 2018 ESC/ESH blood pressure guidelines. 

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