Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pulmonary Rehabilitation involves working with patients to help improve the lives of those with breathing problems. The program focuses on exercise conditioning, strength training, breathing retraining, education, and emotional support for patients. The goal of pulmonary rehabilitation at Jennie Stuart is to improve each patient’s quality of life by:

Multidisciplinary Services

The respiratory therapy component of the program focuses on respiratory function, breathing re-training, and patient education
The therapy portion addresses activities of daily living, including easier ways of doing things
The therapy segment teaches therapeutic exercises, gait training therapy, and ways to increase strength and endurance

Conditions Appropriate For Pulmonary Rehab Services Include:

Asthma
Chronic bronchitis
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
Emphysema
Lung cancer
Lung transplant/resection
Pulmonary fibrosis

Expected Benefits

If you are a candidate for pulmonary rehabilitation, you will mostly likely have a better quality of life once you complete these treatments. You will be able to do more for yourself, which renews self-confidence and enables you to be more involved in daily activities. You will be able to breathe better, strength and endurance will increase, and any anxiety or depression regarding your illness will greatly diminish. Our services are covered under many health plans, including the federal Medicare program.

Main Campus

Blue Creek

Wallace Medical Arts Building

Doctors Pavilion

Trenton Campus

Eagle Way Campus

Burley Ave. Campus

Patients & Visitors

Pulmonary Rehabilitation