"I've regained my overall well-being. I'm able to live my life to the fullest and enjoy every bit of it."
— Frank, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Patient
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation is an exercise program in a group setting that meets three times a week, up to 36 visits. Patients work with a team of healthcare professionals, including a pulmonologist, registered respiratory therapists, and exercise physiologists.
Benefits
- Increased independence
- Improved breathing and endurance
- Improved quality of life
- Fewer days spent in the hospital
- Recognition and better breath control
- Reduced anxiety and depression associated with COPD and other respiratory diseases
What You'll Learn
- Benefits of exercise
- Nutrition
- Pursed lip breathing techniques
- Pulmonary medication options
- Restrictive vs. obstructive disease
- Stress and anxiety management
Ask for a Referral
You'll need a referral from your primary care provider to sign up for this program. Talk with your doctor to see if pulmonary rehabilitation is right for you.
