Effects of Neuromuscular Training on Functional Capacity in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients

Effects of Neuromuscular Training on Functional Capacity in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients

The purpose of this study is to analyse the effects of neuromuscular training on functional capacity in patients with acute coronary syndrome, compared to the classic strength training of the cardiac rehabilitation programs

So far, there are no previous studies that analyze the effects of neuromuscular training on functional capacity in patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Aim: The main objective of this study is to assess the effects of a 10 weeks neuromuscular training vs traditional strength training programme in patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Design: Randomized clinical trial

Inclusion Criteria:

• Acute coronary syndrome patients
• Physical activity must have been prescribed

Exclusion Criteria:

• inflammatory cardiac disease
• severe or moderate ventricular dysfunction
• heart failure
• severe arrhytmias
• systemic hypertension >95% percentile
• pulmonary hypertension >40 mmHg
• aortic stenosis
• baseline O2 <90%
• severe valve insufficiency