"Very capable care and support"

I am a 62 year old lady who having recently suffered a heart attack was referred to the Cardiac Rehab Team at the New Victoria Hospital, Glasgow.

Firstly I met with nurse Susan who was incredibly informative and reassuring  about my heart condition. If I had any further questions after the initial assessment  I was encouraged to contact her,  which I did, and it was never a problem to her. Thank you, Susan.

I was then put into the very capable hands of the physiotherapy team to be assessed for level of fitness and to commence their ten exercise sessions. The sessions involve a warm up, circuit training , cooldown, balance and strengthening exercises.  Also relaxation excercises you can do at home.  The classes last for one hour and fifteen minutes and you can attend twice a week ( Wed and Friday). It is a mixed class of male and female.

As a 62 year old female I was unsure what to expect, but it has truly been one of the most positive experiences of my relatively long life! The team consists of Helen, Louise, William, and Lynne, who were all equally kind, encouraging, and supportive. The classes allowed me to exercise safely and without fear whilst being medically monitored throughout. They check your heart rate during the class and you have a target heart rate.

The classes are a lot of fun, you excercise to music for part of the session, and they will be popular tracks that we all recognise. There is also the comfort in knowing that all who attend are in the same boat, so to speak. It was a very nice group of people, a supportive feel.

The rehab team have played a massive part in the physical and emotional recovery from my heart attack. 

You  are reassesd after your ten sessions and if you wish, they can refer you on to a suitable excercise class in your community to help maintain your health and fitness level. I have chosen a class near me and I am extremely grateful to be given this opportunity. 

Thank you again Cardiac Rehab Team for your very capable care and support. I will not forget your help in my almost complete and continuing recovery.