Table 1.

Example of long term rehabilitative exercise program at Shriners Hospital for Children, Galveston.

Aerobic workout
• Intensity  • Duration  • Frequency  • Mode	70–85% of each individual’s previously determined individual peak aerobic capacity. Heart rate and rated perceived exertion is obtained at regular intervals during aerobic exercise 20–40 min 3–5 days per week Aerobic exercise on treadmills, cycle ergometers, arm ergometers, rowing machines, and outdoor activities such as soccer or kickball
Resistance workout
• Exercise type  • Amount of load lifted and number of repetitions  • Frequency  • Exercise order  • Type of exercises  • Rest period	Upper and lower body of core and assistance exercises The weight or load-lifted is set at approximately 50–60% of each individual’s 3 repetition maximum (RM) and lifted for 4–10 repetitions for three sets. During the 2nd week, the lifting load increases to 70–75% (3 sets, 4–10 repetitions) of individual 3RM and continues for weeks 2–6. Thereafter, training intensity is increased to 80–85% (3 sets, 8–12 repetitions) of the 3RM and implemented from weeks 7–12 2–3 days per week; alternating days of work with days of recovery Bench press, leg press or squats, shoulder press, biceps curl, leg curl, triceps curl, toe raises, and abdominals Eight basic resistance exercises done using variable-resistance machines or free weights: 4 for upper body, 3 for lower body, and abdominals 1 minute between sets