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the prevention and rehabilitation of cardiovascular disease and stroke  \n\\#WorldPTDay [www.world.physio/wptday](www.world.physio/wptday)  \nPURPOSE OF THIS TOOLKIT  \nThis toolkit supports advocacy efforts to:  \nposition physiotherapy as an essential, evidence-based component of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke  \nadvocate for policy inclusion, investment, and workforce planning for physiotherapists  \ndemonstrate the health, equity, and economic benefits of physiotherapy-led interventions  \nCardiovascular disease and stroke remain leading causes of death and disability worldwide.5  \nPhysiotherapy plays a critical role across the full continuum of care, from primary prevention to long term rehabilitation and secondary prevention.  \n“Investing in rehabilitation is investing in people’s ability to live  healthy, productive lives.” 1—WHO  \n2  \nTHE BURDEN OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AND STROKE  \n\n| Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally 5\u003Cbr>75%\u003Cbr>of CVD deaths take place in low and middle income countries (LMICs) 5\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>|  | 20.5 million\u003Cbr>lives are claimed by cardiovascular disease (CVD) each year 12\u003Cbr>Stroke is the 2nd\u003Cbr>leading cause of death globally 2, 3\u003Cbr>Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death and\u003Cbr>disability combined 2, 3\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>CVD and stroke are among the leading causes of longterm disability-functional decline, recurrent events, and unmet rehabilitation needs remain substantial, particularly in LMICs.5 | | 30%+\u003Cbr>of all global deaths\u003Cbr>are due to CVD 5 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 85%\u003Cbr>of these are due to\u003Cbr>heart attack and stroke 5\u003Cbr>1 in 4\u003Cbr>of us will have a stroke in our lifetime, and up to almost one in two in low income countries. But almost all strokes can be prevented 4\u003Cbr>Many people survive acute events but live with long term functional limitations, reduced quality of life, and high risk of recurrence.3, 5\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>|  |\n| | High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for CVD globally. 5, 12 |  |  |  |\n\nHigh quality rehabilitation and prevention services, including physiotherapy, reduce disability, improve participation, and deliver substantial societal savings. 5, 6, 7, 8  \n3  \nPREVENTION  \nPhysiotherapy in the prevention of CVD and stroke  \nPhysiotherapists are uniquely positioned to deliver evidence-based cardiovascular prevention through:  \n• exercise prescription and physical activity promotion to improve overall fitness and lower heart disease risk  \n• identifying people at higher risk of CVD, such as those with hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and lipid risk  \n• behaviour change counselling and self-management education  \n• early identification of functional decline and sedentary behaviour, and early action to help prevent serious health problems developing  \n• spot warning signs and refer patients to further medical care when needed 9, 10, 11, 12, 13  \nPhysiotherapy-led health promotion and prescribed exercise interventions demonstrate improvements in physical activity levels, cardiovascular risk factors, and adherence to healthy behaviours across populations with or at risk of CVD. 14, 15  \nPhysiotherapy in cardiac rehabilitation  \nCardiac rehabilitation (CR), with physiotherapy-led exercise at its core, is among the most effective secondary prevention strategies in cardiovascular care.7, 8  \nContemporary meta analyses show that exercise-based CR can:  \nreduce cardiovascular mortality by up to 24  \n26%  \nreduce hospitalisation by up to 24  \n23%  \nreduce recurrent myocardial infarction 24  \nimprove physical functioning, general health, vitality, social functioning, and mental health 7  \n“Rehabilitation is an essential part of universal health coverage along with promotion of good health, prevention of disease, treatment and palliative care.” 16—WHO  \n4  \nPHYSIOTHERAPY REHABILITATION  \nPhysiotherapy is central to stroke  recovery and long-term indepen","cbCaicAidtV9KGkA","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicAidtV9KGkA","pdf",2669015,18,"English","# Purpose of this toolkit\n# The burden of cardiovascular disease and stroke\n## Global impact and unmet rehabilitation needs\n# Prevention\n## Physiotherapy in the prevention of CVD and stroke\n## Physiotherapy in cardiac rehabilitation\n# Physiotherapy rehabilitation\n## Physiotherapy is central to stroke recovery and long-term independence\n# Cost-effective prevention and rehabilitation\n## Cost effectiveness of physiotherapy in prevention and rehabilitation","[{\"question\":\"What is the primary purpose of this advocacy toolkit?\",\"answer\":\"The toolkit supports advocacy to position physiotherapy as an essential, evidence-based component of cardiovascular disease and stroke care, and to promote policy inclusion, investment, and workforce planning for physiotherapists.\"},{\"question\":\"How does physiotherapy contribute to prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke?\",\"answer\":\"Physiotherapists support prevention through exercise prescription and physical activity promotion, risk identification, behaviour change counselling and self-management education, early action for functional decline and sedentary behaviour, and timely referral when warning signs appear.\"},{\"question\":\"What role does physiotherapy play after a stroke?\",\"answer\":\"After stroke, physiotherapy addresses movement, balance, walking, upper-limb function, strength, fitness, fatigue, and independence, improving physical function and quality of life across stages of recovery from hospital to community rehabilitation.\"}]","Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Advocacy Toolkit - The Value of Physiotherapy in Prevention and Rehabilitation | PDF",45]