If you have a heart or lung condition, our cardiac and pulmonary rehab programs are designed to help you achieve better health and regain independence as quickly and safely as possible.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Cardiac rehabilitation is a structured program designed for individuals recovering from heart-related conditions or procedures. If you've experienced a heart attack, heart surgery or any other cardiac procedure, our program can help you rebuild strength and improve your heart health. We collaborate with your physician to create a customized rehabilitation plan tailored to your needs.
Components of our cardiac rehab program
- Guided and supervised exercise: Engage in exercise programs under professional supervision.
- Individual and group classes: Participate in personalized and group sessions to enhance recovery.
- Risk-factor modifications: Receive support on stress management, dietary choices and lifestyle changes.
When to consider cardiac rehab
Your physician may suggest cardiac rehab if you have experienced:
- Angioplasty or cardiac stent placement
- Heart attack (recovery or prevention)
- Heart disease
- Heart surgery or heart transplant
- Diabetes
- Depression
- High blood pressure
- Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides
- Obesity-related conditions
- Smoking cessation needs
- Stress-related issues
Benefits of cardiac rehab
Participating in a cardiac rehab program can lead to significant improvements in your overall health and help prevent future heart issues.
How our cardiac rehab program works
Our cardiac rehabilitation consists of three phases:
- Phase 1 – inpatient program: Begins in the hospital with progressive physical activity and education on heart disease management.
- Phase 2 – outpatient program: Focuses on self-monitoring, monitored exercise sessions, and education on diet, exercise, and stress management.
- Phase 3 – maintenance program: Helps build on progress from Phases 1 and 2, offering supervised exercise and ongoing support.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Our pulmonary rehabilitation program is designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals with chronic lung conditions. We tailor a plan to improve your aerobic tolerance, muscle endurance, flexibility and strength through guided exercises.
What you will learn in pulmonary rehab
- Breathing strategies: Techniques to improve respiratory efficiency.
- Energy conservation: Methods to manage energy levels effectively.
- Exercise training: Programs to build strength and endurance.
- Motivational counseling: Support to keep you motivated.
- Nutritional counseling: Guidance on diet for better lung health.
- Condition management: Education on your specific lung condition and its management.
What Will I Learn With Pulmonary Rehab?
During pulmonary rehabilitation, you will participate in and learn about:
- Breathing strategies
- Energy conservation techniques
- Exercise training
- Motivational counseling
- Nutritional counseling
- Your lung disease or condition and how to manage it
Eligibility for pulmonary rehab
Pulmonary rehab may be beneficial if you have:
- Asthma
- Chronic bronchitis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Cystic fibrosis
- Emphysema
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Restrictive lung disease
- Lung transplant (does not replace medical therapy)
Frequency of sessions
The number of sessions will depend on your physician’s recommendations and the location of your therapy.
Insurance coverage for cardiac and pulmonary rehab
Cardiac rehab coverage
Most insurance plans cover all or part of cardiac rehab therapy following a recent cardiac event. Our financial consultants are available to help you understand your insurance coverage and copays.
Pulmonary rehab coverage
Similarly, most insurance plans cover some or all of pulmonary rehab therapy. Contact our experienced financial consultants for assistance with insurance coverage and copays.
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