Combined Effects of Aerobic Exercise and Strength Training Among Post CABG Patients

Title of study Combined effects aerobic exercise and strength training on functional capacity, cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of life with cardiac rehabilitation phase II among post CABG patients Objective (s) of the study To investigate the combined effects of aerobic exercise and strength training on functional capacity, cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of life with cardiac rehabilitation phase II among post CABG patients. Methodology (Design, sample size, sampling technique, Study setting, inclusion and exclusion criteria and Tool) Design: Randomized Controlled Trial Sample Size: 42 patients Sampling Technique: Convenient sampling technique will be used for selection of patient after that simple random sampling technique will be used for randomization among groups Study Setting: Hospital Setting SF-12, 6-min walk test, VO2 max, step test This study will not harm any fundamental rights of the patients and will consider and respect the preferences of patients.

Inclusion Criteria: * Both genders (male, female) * Patient who underwent a successful CABG (no complications during surgery and/or in the following weeks) * Patients willing to participate in the phase II cardiac rehabilitation program. * Age between 30 to 60 years * Patients having no impairment in the musculoskeletal system Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with unstable congestive heart failure and symptoms of significant myocardial ischemia, including chest pain * Patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus or hypertension. * Patients with any motor or neurological impairment * Patients with severe disturbance of consciousness, having an orthopedic problem and critical limb ischemia