Cardiac rehabilitation in the paediatric Fontan population: development of a home-based high-intensity interval training programme.

Michael KhouryDevin B PhillipsPeter W WoodWilliam R MottMichael K SticklandPierre BoulangerGwen R RempelJennifer ConwayAndrew S MackieNee S Khoo

Published in: Cardiology in the young (2020)

The MedBIKE™ resulted in similar physiological responses as compared to a cardiopulmonary exercise test ergometer and the high-intensity interval training protocol was safe, feasible, and enjoyable in youth with Fontan physiology. A randomised-controlled trial of a home-based high-intensity interval training exercise intervention using the MedBIKE™ will next be undertaken.

Keyphrases

physical activity
randomized controlled trial
virtual reality
high intensity
emergency department
intensive care unit
resistance training
young adults
clinical trial