| Oct.
7, 2005
Marquette
General’s Cardiac Rehab program provides individual exercise
sessions, nutrition counseling and behavior modification
By Sarah
Balko, R.D.
and Jeffrey Kinnunen
Marquette General Hospital
Do you drive
a car without wearing your seatbelt? Do you ride a bike without
a helmet? Do you use a hair dryer while you’re in the shower?
Every day, you take measures to prolong your life, but what are
you doing to prevent the leading causes of death?
Heart disease, obesity and diabetes are reaching epidemic proportions
and account for more than half of the deaths in the United States.
The good news is that these diseases don’t kill you overnight.
Instead, they progressively develop over a long period of time,
giving you a chance to make changes. If you’re overweight
or have already been diagnosed with heart disease or diabetes,
making lifestyle changes can still have a positive outcome.
Marquette General Health System’s Cardiac Rehab program
provides individualized exercise sessions, nutrition counseling
and behavior modification in a safe and friendly atmosphere.
The modifiable risk factors for heart disease include: being overweight,
high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and lack of physical
activity.
The Cardiac Rehab Prevention/Maintenance Program is designed for
individuals who may be healthy, but still have one or more of
these risk factors. The program meets three days per week at varying
times to meet your scheduling needs. An initial assessment is
performed, and an Exercise Physiologist designs an exercise program
specifically for you.
During the program, you’ll also meet with a registered dietitian
to evaluate your eating habits and develop a personalized meal
plan. In addition, a registered nurse monitors your blood pressure,
heart rate and other health concerns.
A monthly progress report can be sent to your physician.
Those interested in the program are encouraged to call 906-225-4755.
Marquette General’s Cardiac Rehab Program can help you to
live a longer, healthier life.
However, wear your seatbelt on the way there.
(Editor’s note: Sarah
Balko is a registered dietician on staff at Marquette General
Health System, while Jeffrey Kinnunen is an exercise specialist
at Marquette General)
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