Table 3.
Graduated Exercise Protocol Used for Management of Patient 3
| Week | Instructions | Intensity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 min/d, 5 times/wk | No more than 50% peak heart rate with rowing machine |
| 2 | 7 min/d, 5 times/wk | No more than 50% peak heart rate with rowing machine |
| 3 | 9 min/d, 5 times/wk | No more than 50% peak heart rate with rowing machine |
| 4 | 11 min/d, 5 times/wk | 50% to 60% peak heart rate with rowing machine |
| 5 | 13 min/d, 5 times/wk | 50% to 60% peak heart rate with rowing machine |
| 6 | 15 min/d, 5 times/wk | 50% to 60% peak heart rate with rowing machine |
| 7 | 17 min/d, 5 times/wk | Increase intensity as tolerated with rowing machine |
| 8 | 19 min/d, 5 times/wk | Increase intensity as tolerated with rowing machine |
| 9 | 21 min/d, 5 times/wk | Increase intensity as tolerated with rowing machine |
| 10 | 23 min/d, 5 times/wk | Increase intensity as tolerated; transition to preferred exercise type |
| 11 | 25 min/d, 5 times/wk | Increase intensity as tolerated; continue using preferred exercise type |
| 12 | 27 min/d, 5 times/wk | Increase intensity as tolerated; continue using preferred exercise type |