Neuromuscular training improves the rehabilitation of patients who suffer a heart attack

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Neuromuscular training improves the rehabilitation of patients who suffer a heart attack

Ten lecturers from the Degrees in Physical Therapy, Nursery and Medicine of the CEU Cardenal Herrera University (CEU UCH) of Valencia have assessed in a clinical trial the efficiency of an innovative cardiac rehabilitation program for patients who have suffered an acute coronary syndrome, such as a heart attack or an angina. This program, which incorporates neuromuscular training to cardiac rehabilitation for the first time, has shown greater efficiency than traditional strength-resistance training. In this first test, directed by lecturers Francisco Ferrer and Noemí Valtueña and whose protocol has been published in PLOS ONE, has included the participation of 10 patients from the Cardiology Department of the IMED hospital of Valencia. Along with an improvement to their physical condition, participants have shown greater adhesion and motivation toward the neuromuscular routines when doing exercise. Thus, the research team is already working on a broader study on 30 patients.

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