After a heart attack or coronary artery disease
Recovery and activity limits differ according to the event, treatment and how the heart is functioning.
Our focusSupport a gradual return to suitable daily activity within your cardiology plan.
Physiotherapy · Kumbakonam
Cardiac rehabilitation.
Confidence to move.
Carefully prescribed activity, shaped by your heart condition and your treating team’s advice.
After a heart event or procedure, even a short walk can bring questions about what is safe. We review your medical plan and daily goals before deciding whether clinic rehabilitation is appropriate and how to begin.
Assessment firstA plan for your needsYour prioritiesPractical everyday goalsProgress reviewedCare adapted with you
Understanding your needs
Your heart history guides the plan.
Having a diagnosis does not automatically mean you are ready for exercise. Stability, symptoms, medicines and the level of supervision needed all matter.
Heart failure
Breathlessness, fatigue or fluid retention can change exercise tolerance. New or worsening symptoms need medical review.
Our focusConsider exercise only when medically stable and advised by your treating team, adapting to symptoms and recovery.
Cardiac surgery, angioplasty and stents
Bypass or valve surgery and catheter procedures have different wound and activity restrictions.
Our focusFollow your discharge plan and rebuild activity without imposing a single recovery timetable.
Ablation and device implantation
After ablation, a pacemaker or an implanted defibrillator, the cardiology or device team sets relevant precautions.
Our focusReview device information and procedure advice before exercise. A device is not blanket clearance for unrestricted training.
Angina, hypertension and peripheral artery disease
Stable angina, high blood pressure or reduced leg circulation may affect exercise choices and monitoring.
Our focusSupport appropriate activity alongside medical management. New or changing chest symptoms must be assessed first.
Pulmonary hypertension
High pressure in the lung circulation requires specialist care and individual risk assessment.
Our focusExercise support needs explicit specialist guidance and a suitable setting; routine unsupervised progression is not appropriate.
Your assessment and care
Build endurance with clear limits.
We establish whether your medical needs can be supported safely in this setting. Some people need a specialist cardiac rehabilitation programme.
Confirm medical readiness
Review diagnosis, recent procedures, medicines, symptoms and cardiology advice. Bring discharge summaries and device information where relevant.
Set a safe starting point
Assess suitable functional activity and observations, with intensity and stopping rules agreed around your condition. Heart-rate targets are not the same for everyone.
Practise appropriate activity
An individual plan may include walking or other aerobic activity, strength work, warm-up and cool-down, with supervision matched to your risk.
Review confidence and response
Check symptoms, recovery and everyday function. Progress only when appropriate and refer back for medical review if symptoms or health change.
This is physiotherapy support within your medical care. Continue cardiology follow-up and prescribed medicines; rehabilitation does not remove blockages or replace treatment of heart disease.
Care that listens
Experience with
a personal approach.
Led by Dr. N. T. Srilatha Gubenthiran, our team brings more than 23 years of senior clinical experience to personalised rehabilitation.
BPT · MIAP · MSc Psychology
We explain the assessment, listen to your preferences and agree a plan together. Your comfort and questions matter throughout care.
Meet our physiotherapy teamBefore your visit
A little clarity.
Less uncertainty.
Do I need my cardiologist’s advice first?
Yes. Bring your diagnosis, discharge plan and relevant exercise guidance. The appropriate setting and level of supervision depend on your risk and current stability; a hospital or specialist programme may be needed.
Can I follow a general heart-rate target?
Not safely without individual advice. Medicines, heart rhythm, fitness and devices can affect heart-rate response. Your clinician should explain the suitable intensity and symptoms that mean you must stop.
Can I exercise after a pacemaker or ICD?
Activity may be possible with appropriate precautions, but timing, arm movement and intensity limits depend on your procedure and device team’s instructions. Bring the device details and follow-up advice.
Does feeling better mean I can stop medicines?
No. Medicines may protect your heart even when you feel well. Only the prescribing clinician should change them. Rehabilitation complements medical treatment.
How long until I am back to normal?
Recovery varies with your condition, treatment and goals. We review practical changes in endurance and daily activity rather than promising a fixed recovery date.
Sri Physiotherapy Clinic · Kumbakonam
Move forward with a clear plan.
Call to arrange an assessment after reviewing rehabilitation with your treating team. Bring your medical and procedure records.
Call to arrange an in-person assessment at Gandhiadigal Salai or Chettimandabam.
Monday–Saturday · 10 AM–1 PM & 5 PM–8 PM · Sunday holiday
General patient information. An individual assessment and your treating medical team guide appropriate care; outcomes vary.
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