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BENEFITS OF PULMONARY REHABILITATION The overall goal of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is to improve the quality of your life through: *Increased knowledge of your pulmonary disease and self –care management. *Increased ability to tolerate activities of daily living *Improved occupational status *Improved psychosocial and emotional well-being *Reduced risk of infection *Reduced need for hospitalization *Minimized symptoms associated with your pulmonary disease *Increased control of your life What are the Components of Pulmonary Rehabilitation? EVALUATION – The gathering of appropriate medical information is essential in assessing the extent of your disease, in goal setting and in designing your personalized program. Upon your first visit, an individual assessment will be performed to help plan your customized program and tailor your rehabilitation goals. This visit lasts approximately 1- 1 ½ hours. A six minute walk test will be performed. Staff will also work with your personal physician to develop a care plan. EDUCATION – Educational topics related to your individual needs will be discussed and reinforced each session. Our aim is to help you use the tolls available that will allow you to live more comfortably within your breathing limitations. Nutritional counseling and pharmaceutical support are also available. EXERCISE – Along with education, you will also participate in an individually tailored exercise program designed to help you increase your tolerance for daily activities. SESSIONS – Once your program is designed, you will be participating in group or individual sessions of education and exercise two times per week, one hour sessions for approximately eight to twelve weeks. [ top ] |
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