Table 3.

Early mobilization and exercise modalities in e-CR: step-up mobilization (duration of single exercise is not contemplated and neither is step-back if clinical problems occur).

1. Positioning and bed mobility activities; sitting on edge of bed. Move all extremities in sitting position; Move all extremities in sitting position.

2. Sit in chair.

3. Move all extremities in standing position. Ambulate with assistance: training is allowed with rolling walker.

4. Breathlessness management and recovery strategies.

5. Attempt to achieve a target of 11 to 14 out of 20 of the Rate of Perceived Exertion scale.

6. Patient's native heart rate should not exceed 120 beats/min during exercise.

7. Full range of motion.

8. Progressive ambulation.

9. Walk on level surface.

10. Treadmill walking.

11. Independent ambulation.

12. Begin stair climbing.

13. Lifting small weights.

CR, cardiac rehabilitation.