Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pulmonary Rehabilitation is designed to help you maintain healthier lungs through supervised exercise sessions and health education.

The education component

Education will increase your awareness of pulmonary disease - its causes, prevention and treatment. Classes are incorporated into scheduled sessions.

The exercise component

Pulmonary rehabilitation exercise programs are individually tailored and can include this equipment:

• Arm ergometer.
• Bicycle.
• Hand weights.
• Treadmill.

Participants will attend sessions one to two times weekly for one hour up to 36 sessions. The number of sessions may vary.

Cost

Most insurance, health maintenance organizations and government reimbursement plans will cover 80% of program costs. Direct questions to your specific provider.

Enrollment

Your physician will refer you to the program.

Additional information

Please note the following:

• Wear comfortable clothing.
• Rubber-soled shoes with arch support are recommended.
• Do not eat a heavy meal prior to exercise session.
• Take your medication on your normal schedule.