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Guide to Running a CHD Cardiac Fitness Program

Ages 5 - 24

Many professionals believe in the promise of cardiac fitness interventions, but are not sure how to implement one in their hospital or clinic. This series of recorded sessions provides practical, scalable advice for launch and running effective and sustainable cardiac neurodevelopmental programs across settings.

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Infrastructure presentation Infrastructure discussion Exercise training model presentation Exercise training model discussion Mindset and activity presentation Outcome measures of cardiac fitness presentation Outcome measures discussion Tips and tricks presentation Tips and tricks discussion You might also like:

Infrastructure presentation

Dr. Naomi Gauthier describes the infrastructure required for a cardiac fitness rehabilitation program.

Infrastructure discussion

A discussion of required infrastructure for cardiac fitness programs.

Exercise training model presentation

Exercise physiologist Julie Ann O'Nieill describes a model of exercise training for patients with heart defects.

Exercise training model discussion

Groups discuss exercise training models for patients with heart defects.

Mindset and activity presentation

Lani Silverside discusses the role of mental skills in empowering young people to recognize their strength.

Outcome measures of cardiac fitness presentation

Exercise physiologist Tracy Curran and cardiologist Dr. Samuel Wittekind review measured outcomes of cardiac fitness rehabilitation intervention programs.

Outcome measures discussion

A discussion of the outcomes associated with cardiac fitness interventions across two hospitals.

Tips and tricks presentation

Cardiac fitness professionals share tips and tricks for a successful intervention.

Tips and tricks discussion

A discussion of tips and tricks for a successful cardiac fitness intervention.

Developmental care is best when it is local. Families local to Boston can receive care from the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program (CNP). Families from other regions can use the link below to find their local care team.

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