Physical activity and heart failure.

Published on Aug 31, 2016

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Physical activity and heart failure.

help clients get and stay active.
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Physical Activity should always be encouraged if client is able.

Movement is good for persons with heart failure.

Clients may need to start with interval training which

Alternates periods of activity and rest.
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build activity gradually.

Walk for a few minutes....
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Rest for a few minutes.

Restart activity.  repeat. Gradually shorten rest time and increase actvity time.

Heart Failure can make activity harder.

clients may even have to adjust everyday activities.
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Energy conservation is important if client does not have energy to do the things they enjoy.

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4 P's of Energy Conservation

  • Pacing
  • Planning
  • Prioritizing
  • Positionsing
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work at counter height.

reaching overhead or bending down can be difficult.
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Use leftovers.

Cook once, not 3 times to conserve energy.
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Sit and fold laundry.

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self care ACTIVITIES can be hard with heart failure.

Modifications may be needed to maintain energy levels.
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Use a bathrobe instead of a towel.

Drying with a towel takes extra energy.
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Use an electric razor.

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Do the hardest activities early.

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