Table 1.

Training protocol.

Functional Mobilisation	Resistance Training	Endurance Training
Level 1—sit over edge of bed (SOEOB)	Level 1—active/active-assisted exercise	Level 1—passive cycling, 20 min, 20 cycles/min.
Level 2—sit out of bed (SOOB)	Level 2—resistance exercise at 50–70% (one repetition maximum) 1 set of 8–12 reps	Level 2—active cycling 20 min (2 × 10 min), 20 cycles/min
Level 3—sit to stand (STS)	Level 3—resistance exercise at 50–70% (one repetition maximum) two sets of 8–12 reps	Level 3—active cycling 30 min (2 × 15 min), 20 cycles/min Resistance is increased as tolerated from 0 to 6 only after reaching 30 min as a whole
Level 4—ambulate