Cardiopulmonary Rehab

Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation offers individualized prescribed exercise therapy, education and social support for those with heart, lung and peripheral artery disease. By participating in the program, individuals become actively involved in managing their health and improving their quality of life. Our team includes exercise physiologists, physical therapists and physicians.

Conditions We Treat:

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• Angina
• Asthma
• Congestive heart failure
• COPD
• Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
• Heart transplant
• Lung transplant
• Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
• Peripheral artery disease
• Pulmonary fibrosis
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Shortness of breath
• Stent placement
• Valve replacement

Services We Offer:

• Cardiac Rehab Phase 1: This phase begins while the patient is still in the hospital. It includes mobility, walking and simple exercises provided by the Rehab Services team. It is designed to improve functional ability of the patient, provide education and ensure safety. Patients and families are included in this phase of rehab.
  
  
• Cardiac Rehab Phase 2: This is a physician-prescribed, closely monitored exercise program for outpatient heart, lung and PAD patients. Participants will have a personalized exercise program designed to safely increase endurance and fitness levels. Education and social support are combined with exercise to make positive lifestyle choices. Patient fitness should be continued post-rehab through home exercise, a fitness facility or a community-based exercise program.
  
  
• Cardiac Rehab Phase 3: A supervised exercise program is available off-site for participants who have completed Phase 2. The Wenatchee Racquet & Athletic Club (WRAC) offers a supervised cardiovascular and weightlifting circuit twice a week. The WRAC also offers a discount to cardiopulmonary rehab graduates with a $0 joining fee and $39 per month for a Matinee Membership. The supervised circuit is an additional $5 per class. For more information, please contact the WRAC at (509) 662-3544.
  
  
• Pulmonary Rehab: Exercise physiologists conduct small group classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each exercise session is an hour or more in length (the program length is determined at the initial visit). For an oxygen-dependent patient, we provide supplemental O2 each session. Vital signs are monitored closely, and exercise prescriptions are individually designed each session.
  
  
• Health Education: We provide weekly health education classes in addition to the exercise portion of the program. Topics include lung/heart anatomy and disease processes, bronchial hygiene, fall prevention, nutrition, the benefits of exercise and home programs, oxygen therapy, breathing techniques, obstructive vs restrictive lung disease, respiratory muscle strengthening and blood pressure management.