CP+R (Clinical Prevention and Rehabilitation) - London

anthony glover

I joined CP & R's Cardiac Rehab system shortly after being discharged from hospital following my heart by-pass surgery. The work I have done with them has been fun and enjoyable, and has improved my health greatly. The heart surgery left me breathless after the slightest activity and with no stamina whatsoever. After a Month working with CP & R I feel very well on the road to recovery, with the breathlessness virtually gone and my stamina coming back in leaps and bounds. I feel I will soon be fitter and more able than I was before the surgery.

Jason Brogden

After recent heart surgery I was keen to improve my cardiovascular fitness and especially my leg strength to get back skiing as soon as possible. After a professional assessment at Bath Uni I was introduced to Sam Howell. He has worked over the last 4 weeks to build my strength and endurance. During our sessions we have also discussed nutrition and what else I can do to improve and maintain my fitness.
We have done all our sessions over Zoom and it actually feels like having your own PT in the sitting room with you. Sam is a really personable guy and makes every session individual to you and your capabilities.
You don't need loads of exercise equipment, just some space and a bit of determination when asks for 'just one more' split squat . Highly recommended

Tamara

Update from 7th June 2024

I posted a review last year after my first 12 weeks with CP+R, and now, 7 months later, I am still with them, making steady progress after my major open-heart surgery in July 2023. The recovery process has been longer and more challenging than I anticipated, with many ups and downs. However, the support from CP+R has made it much more manageable and even enjoyable. The team is knowledgeable, experienced, and genuinely caring.

Initially, I was sceptical about our Zoom sessions, but they turned out to be effective and very enjoyable. Each session was personalized to suit my needs and abilities, yet challenging enough to keep me progressing. As a result, I've made significant progress and I am now well enough to return to work.

Having access to cardiac nurses and physiotherapist has been incredibly helpful, especially since I received minimal guidance and support from my GP.

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the entire CP+R team and my wonderful coaches, Kate, Megan, and my latest coach, Jodie. Over these past 7 months, they have been amazing, lifting my spirits with their infectious positivity, helping me manage stress, supporting my recovery with a balanced diet, and helping me regain my strength.

I'm excited to see how much more I will improve in the next 12 weeks!

Original review November 2023
I was recommended CP+R at Cleveland clinic where I had the major open heart surgery.
My amazing coach Amber and the rest of the lovely team have provided me with first class care and support.
I have been on the journey with them now for 12 weeks, and I don’t know what I would have done without them. Highly recommend.

Simon Leppington

After major heart surgery I have undertaken multiple 3 month cycles of training with CP&R and can honestly say have been thoroughly impressed.
The coaches have been excellent - encouraging and supportive yet determined to get the best results for me, tailoring the sessions with my input on what my goals are. The nursing and other staff have also been completely professional and friendly.
The unique "4 pillars" approach is holistic - it's not just about strength, and the quarterly test results allow for a deep dive on progress.
I would have no hesitation in recommending the CP&R team.

Mark Buckthorp

Having a heart attack and cardiac arrest whilst training for the London Marathon last year was a truly life changing experience which caught me by complete surprise.

The whole experience was a complete reset for me physically and emotionally. I lost confidence and had so many questions about the way my life changed such as the way my body felt, how to return to exercise, it was a huge weight on my shoulders.

Finding a rehab program that wasn’t generic and looked at me in a much more holistic way was where CP+R came in.

With the regular coaching sessions of support CP+R my life 9 months on looks so much better. From all of the coaches that have trained me the experience managers and the nursing team, I felt that there was a great set of people that truly cared about how I felt, are fun and easy to work with and easily reachable through the Clubhouse.

Training sessions are truly unique and challenge me and having the assessments every 3 months to show my progression in a physical, emotional and medical sense is something I couldn’t find anywhere else.

I will specially mention Becky and Lily who have inspired me to start running again, something I at one stage thought I would not have the confidence to do ever again, and for that and everyone at CP+R who has been part of my support and journey I am truly thankful.

Richard Abrahams

Working with CP+R has been an incredible experience. During recovery from heart surgery last year, I started with a free trial for cardio-recovery. I never loved exercise, but it seemed like some free rehabilitation from heart surgery was worth a try. A year later I am still with these guys, all the trainers are amazing, the four pillars program is fantastic. I'm enjoying exercise for the first time in my life. It's more than exercise. It's health care and lifestyle advice and exercise all rolled into one. I'm staying with these guys, going from strength to strength.

Christine Woodward

Had open heart surgery in 2021 and joined CP+R to support me with my recovery. Over the past few years I have have gained core strength mobility and am more focused on looking after my health. The team are very friendly and experienced in what they do. They are a massive support and I would have never been able to get this far without them. ?

Sophie H

I have to highly recommend CP+R and especially James Horne he took me through the rehab each week and was wonderful, very skilled and friendly. The hour went really quickly and James kept each session interesting. I could see a massive improvement from when I started till I finished. I had lost a lot of confidence in my physical abilities after having major heart surgery but after working with James it has got it back which is amazing.