The benefits of exercise have been well established for virtually anyone, whether it is for the promotion of health or prevention of disease. In recent years, more and more people are engaging in regular exercise, including endurance activities such as long distance running.
There may be questions running through your mind such as:
- I have not exercised in a while, is this exercise suitable for me?
- I am physically active but have not done a full marathon before. Will it be harmful to my heart?
- If I have heart disease or chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol, is exercise safe for me? What kind of exercises can I do?
- There are reports of very fit people collapsing during exercise. Will it happen to me?
At NUHCS, all individuals are welcome, whether you are someone looking to start regular physical activity, or you are an elite athlete concerned about your heart.
Make an appointment with our Sports Cardiology Clinic now to have your queries answered!
1. Pre-participation Screening
• Are you looking to start on an exercise programme or thinking of joining a running event but worried about your heart?
• Come for a pre-participation screening for a comprehensive assessment of your heart health and suitability for exercise.
2. Individualised exercise prescription
Assess your exercise capacity and have an individualized exercise prescription
Investigations include cardiopulmonary exercise testing, treadmill ECG testing and more
3. Cardiac Rehabilitation for physically active individuals
• Did you have a heart attack, heart surgery or any other form of heart condition previously and want to get back to being active?
• Our trained physiotherapists will be happy to impart knowledge and supervise your training in a safe manner, giving you the confidence you need to return to exercise.
Asst Prof Yeo Tee Joo
Consultant, Department of Cardiology
National University Heart Centre, Singapore
Dr Wang Mingchang
Consultant
Division of Sports, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
National University Hospital
Dr Choon Chye Raymond
Exercise Physiologist
Division of Sports, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
National University Hospital
