Pulmonary Rehabilitation

WHAT IS PULMONARY REHABILITATION?

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a therapeutic program of exercise, education, and support for people with chronic respiratory disease who remain symptomatic and experience decreased function in their daily activities. A comprehensive, multidisciplinary intervention, pulmonary rehab programs are tailored to each individual patient to improve stamina, endurance, and shortness of breath with the goal of improving your overall well-being and quality of life. The aspects of each program include education, exercise training (aerobic, strengthening, flexibility), breathing technique training, medication management, emotional support, and nutrition counseling. For those living with COPD, pulmonary rehab has been shown to decrease relapse and improve outcomes. Our office is one of the few centers in the region to offer pulmonary rehab programs with a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) on staff. Our pulmonary rehab program will help you:

– Improve your lung function
– Reduce your symptoms
– Learn strategies for managing your disease
– Avoid exacerbations
– Maximize your independence
– Improve your daily quality of life

IS PULMONARY REHABILITATION RIGHT FOR ME?

If you have experienced the following lung-related conditions, pulmonary rehabilitation may be a beneficial part of your recovery and management process:

– COPD
– Chronic Bronchitis
– Emphysema
– Asthma
– Bronchiectasis
– Lung Surgery
– Pulmonary Fibrosis
– Sarcoidosis
– Pneumonia

HOW TO GET TREATMENT

If you are a candidate for pulmonary rehabilitation, it is important to see your physician and respiratory therapist to establish a treatment program. A typical program lasts from 8 – 12 weeks, with session taking place 2 – 3 times each week. With a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) on staff, our office is one of the few locations in the region to offer pulmonary rehabilitation programs. Find out how you can breathe more easily and feel better by contacting our office today, to schedule an appointment.