Content:

High intensity interval training and cardiac populations
Subtleties of assessment
Physiological responses: 6-minute walk vs sit to stand tests
Implementing sternal precautions post-surgery with “Keep your move in the tube”
Factors affecting engagement with cardiac rehab in Qld
Exercise Models of cardiac care and cultural considerations
A clinical guide for assessment and prescription of exercise and physical activity in Cardiac Rehabilitation
Frailty and exercise training
Atrial fibrillation and exercise training
Case studies and panel discussion

Participants:

Suitable for physiotherapists, accredited exercise physiologists and nurses with experience or an interest in exercise training and cardiology.

Attendance - In person (complimentary carparking) or via webinar (recording will be available for all participants for 30 days following the course).

Speakers

Dr Julie Adsett, Advanced Physiotherapist, Heart Failure (RBWH) & Metro North Clinician Research Fellow

Ms Samara Phillips B.Physio, MPH, Queensland Cardiac Rehabilitation Advisor, Clinical Improvement Unit Metro South Health

Ms Alison Mahoney, Acting Physiotherapy Clinical Lead, Cardiac, Surgical and Critical Care Services, The Prince Charles Hospital

Prof Norm Morris, Physiotherapist joint research Professor (Cardiothoracic) at The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane and Griffith University on the Gold Coast.

Dr Jenna Taylor, Director Centre for Research on Exercise, Physical Activity and Health Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology, University of Queensland

Dr Emma Thomas, Dr Emma Thomas PhD, MPH, B.Sp.Path, NHMRC Emerging Leader, Centre for Online Health, The University of Queensland

Dr Christian Verdicchio, CEO Heart Support Australia and exercise physiologist

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