Division of Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pulmonary Rehabilitation is an exercise and education program that can greatly benefit those with lung disease such as asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. Whether caused by smoking, occupational, environmental, or genetic factors, these conditions leave people chronically short of breath and can be very debilitating. Routine activities, such as putting on a pair of socks, can leave a person fighting for air.

Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation can help such individuals return to a more active lifestyle through exercise and education. Our goal is to help these patients achieve and maintain a maximum level of independent functioning and improved quality of life.

Benefits from regular exercise and educational programs include:

• Reduced hospitalizations
• Improved well being
• Improved exercise tolerance
• Reduced shortness of breath

Our Program:

Times:

• Consists of 18 sessions, taking about 6-9 weeks to complete 
• 3 class sessions to join:
• Tuesday and Thursday AM:  9:00 - 11:00 AM
• Tuesday and Thursday PM:  12:30 - 2:30 PM
• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday PM:  12:30 - 2:30 PM

Education:

• Patient Education is essential to providing patients with the tools to feel empowered and confident that they can better manage their condition.  Education topics include:
• Medications
• Travelling
• Anatomy
• Energy Conservation
• Breathing Techniques
• and More!

Exercise:

• Exercise programs are tailored to each individual's fitness level and capabilities and will be designed to improve flexibility, strength, and cardiopulmonary endurance by incorporating:
• Stretching - Improves muscular flexibility and range of motion
• Strength Training - Use of light dumbbells and ankle weights with a focus on upper body exercises to improve muscular strength
• Aerobic Training - A combination of treadmill, stationary cycle, and upper body ergometer exercise is used to improve overall fitness

The key to achieving these benefits is personal motivation and a commitment to making a lifestyle change!

TO JOIN PLEASE CALL

(617) 983-7549