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Pulmonary
Rehabilitation
Over 30 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic
bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, and other fibrotic lung diseases.
These diseases can cause severe limitations in activity,
frequent hospitalization, emotional stress, progressive deconditioning
and disability.
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program attempts to break the cycle of hospitalizations
and restore the patients to their highest level of function. Multidisciplinary
medical management and comprehensive rehabilitation helps the patient
remain independent in their homes and community. Patients learn to modify
their breathing patterns, to learn adaptive techniques, and to use their
pulmonary medications properly. In learning to manage their disease, patients
overcome panic and fear of activity. Upon completing the program most
patients return to more independent lives.
Individual
Treatment Approach
The Pulmonary Rehab Team
Program Components
Cost
Referrals
Appointments
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Individual
Treatment Approach
Exercise:
- Exercise conditioning
- Upper extremity strength
- Respiratory muscle strength
- Home program plan
Patient Education:
- Breathing retraining
- Bronchial hygiene
- Pulmonary medications
- Proper nutrition
- Panic control and relaxation
- Energy conservation
- Exercise benefits
- Pulmonary anatomy and physiology
Follow Up:
- Patient outcomes
- Maintenance exercise group
- Group meetings
- Reevaluation as needed
After completion of the program, you may continue
to exercise at Heywood Hospital three times a week during our maintenance
phase.
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The
Pulmonary Rehab Team
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a comprehensive treatment
modality individualized to the patient's needs. The specialized rehabilitation
team includes:
- Pulmonary physicians
- Respiratory therapists
- Exercise physiologist
- Nurses
- Nutritionist
- Social worker
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Program
Components
Participants meet three times a week, for six weeks.
Exercise reconditioning follows a medically supervised exercise prescription
that includes:
- Blood pressure
- Heart rate
- Oxygen monitoring
You will begin with a vascular warm up, then proceed
with the treadmill, stationary bike, arm ergometer, light arm weight and
cool down.
Your physician will receive a progress report upon completion of the program.
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Cost
A fee is required for our professional services, which
may be covered by your insurance carrier. Contact your insurance plan
or HMO for more information.
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Referrals
M.D. referral is required for entrance into the program.
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Appointments
Please call (978) 630-6222 to schedule an appointment.
A variety of times are available to accommodate your needs.
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