International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Aline Cristina Tavares
Heart Institute,
Avenida Dr. Enéas de Carvalho Aguiar, 44 Pinheiros, São Paulo - SP, 05403-900
Brazil
Research Article
A Five-day Orthostatic Training Program Improves Cardiovascular
Response in Intensive Care Patients
Author(s): Aline Cristina Tavares, Joaquim Vega, Guilherme Veiga Guimarães and Christina May Moran de BritoAline Cristina Tavares, Joaquim Vega, Guilherme Veiga Guimarães and Christina May Moran de Brito
Objective: To evaluate the cardiovascular response to passive orthostatic training.
Method: Intensive care patients were recruited. Patients in Control group underwent conventional physical therapy. Patients in the Training group additionally underwent daily assistive standing training with the use of an orthostatic bed for five days. All patients in the Training group were evaluated while on the orthostatic table (at rest for 10 minutes, at 75 degrees of inclination for 40 minutes and after returning to the supine position). Heart rate and mean arterial pressure were assessed at each stage. Both groups were assessed at baseline and after seven days.
Results: After the 5-day intervention patients from Control group had their mean arterial pressure decreased significantly (19 mmHg in average) when compared to baseli.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000429