The Exercise Program for Stroke Survivors exercise video is a great at-home workout program. This video is a great resource for physical therapy and stroke rehab facilities, as well as fitness centers who have clients that are stroke survivors. It can also be used as a low-impact standing and/or seated exercise option for people with other disabilities or chronic health conditions.
The Precautions section of the video provides first-time viewers with vital information regarding:
- the health benefits and importance of exercise
- special considerations for stroke survivors
- home-based equipment options
- general guidelines for:
- finding your pulse (brachial and carotid)and determining your pulse rate
- monitoring your heart rate and determining your maximum heart rate to determine exercise intensity
- using the Borg Modified Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale
- choosing the right amount of resistance for your strength training program
- the warm-up & cool-down exercises
- the effects of certain medications