What is pulmonary rehabilitation?

Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a combination of breathing exercises to improve lung function and fitness, stretching exercises to improve flexibility, and weight training to improve conditioning.

Who is a candidate for pulmonary rehabilitation?

Patients who have been diagnosed with:
¤ Chronic Bronchitis
¤ Asthma
¤ Emphysema
¤ Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
¤ Bronchiectasis
¤ COPD
¤ Interstitial Diseases
¤ Pulmonary Hypertension

What are the benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation?

¤ Reduced hospitalizations
¤ Reduced shortness of breath
¤ Improved exercise endurance
¤ Increased knowledge of your lung disease
¤ Improved energy level
¤ Reduced cough
¤ Decreased anxiety
¤ Improved sleep
¤ Improved quality of life

Evaluation
You will meet one-on-one with a Respiratory Therapist to determine your treatment recommendations and goals commensurate with your referring physician's order.

Education
We provide information about topics such as breathing exercises, energy conservation, nutrition, medication management and stress reduction.  We are committed to helping you and your family better understand your lung disease.

Exercise
A carefully monitored and personalized exercise program is developed to meet your needs and to assure safe, yet adequate exercise.  A home exercise program is also developed to complement the rehabilitation sessions.

Getting Started
is easy. All we need is a referral/order along with a recent Pulmonary Function Test from your physician.  If you do not have a physician, we can help refer you to a physician who can evaluate your needs.

Your First Visit
You will need to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.  We will be assessing your specific needs to develop your individualized treatment program.  Allow at least two hours for the first visit.

Insurance Coverage
Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a benefit that is covered by specific insurance plans and Medicare.