Pulmonary Rehabilitation 

Pulmonary Rehab Phase II

Candidates:

• Individuals who have a history of pulmonary diseases such as Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis, Lung Cancer or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Any person who has breathing difficulties

Program:

• Phase II Pulmonary Rehabilitation can begin whenever the client is medically stable for an exercise program.
• The program is an 8-12 week exercise and education program meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Instructions by multidisciplinary team including dietitian, pharmacist, physical therapist and registered nurse are given each session
• Education sessions include disease management, stress management, home exercise, pacing activities, medications, diet and energy conservation

Entrance Requirements:

• Commitment to smoking cessation
• Pulmonary function testing
• Chest x-ray
• Exercise testing
• Physician referral

Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Phase III

Candidates:

• Anyone with a history of heart disease
• Anyone who has completed the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
• Anyone seeking a fitness program who may not be appropriate for the Fitness Center

Program:

• Minimum of 4 weeks of supervised exercise
• Unlimited participation in program
• Upon determination of medical stability, participant may utilize the JCRHC Fitness Center with physician approval

Entrance Requirements:

• All participants require a physician referral to enter this program.

Cardiac Patient:

• Yearly stress test
• Resting EKG

Pulmonary Patient:

• Yearly Pulmonary Function test
• Yearly chest x-ray
• Walking test