Cardiopulmonary Rehab

What is Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation?

Cardiopulmonary rehab offers individualized prescribed exercise therapy, education and social support for those with heart, lung, and peripheral artery disease. By participating in the program the individuals become actively involved in managing their health and improving their quality of life. Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation has three phases.

Our Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation team includes Exercise Physiologists, Physical Therapists, and physicians as the Medical Directors.

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.

Phase 2

This is a physician prescribed, closely monitored exercise program for outpatient heart, lung, and PAD patients. Patients 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, fitness facility, or community-based exercise program.

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/month for a "Matinee Membership". The supervised circuit is an additional $5/class. For more information, please contact the WRAC at 509.662.3544.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation (Tuesday & Thursday)

Exercise Physiologists conduct small group classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each exercise session is an hour+ in length. Program length is determined at initial visit. For the oxygen dependent patient, we provide supplemental O2 each session. Vital signs are monitored closely and exercise prescriptions are individually designed each session.

Those that qualify for Pulmonary Rehab include but are not limited to:

• COPD
• Asthma
• Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Shortness of Breath
• Lung Transplant
• Zephyr Valve Candidates

We conduct multiple classes a day to accommodate different schedules. We also provide weekly health education classes in addition to the exercise portion of the program. Some of the topics included are:

• Lung/Heart Anatomy
• Bronchial Hygiene
• Fall Prevention
• Nutrition
• Benefits of Exercise
• Home Exercise Programs
• Oxygen Therapy
• Breathing techniques
• Obstructive vs Restrictive lung disease
• Respiratory Muscle strengthening

A monthly Q & A session with the medical director is provided.

Other services offered:

• 6-minute walk tests
• Shuttle walk tests

Cardiac Rehabilitation & Supervised Exercise Therapy (SET) for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Exercise Physiologists conduct small group classes Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Each session is an hour+ in length. Program length is determined at initial visit. We conduct ECG monitored exercise, monitor vital signs and provide individualized exercise prescriptions each session.

Those that qualify for Cardiac Rehab and SET include but are not limited to:

• Myocardial Infarction (MI, or Heart Attack)
• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
• Surgical Valve Replacement
• Transcatheter Valve Replacement
• Stable Angina
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Stent Placement
• Heart Transplant
• Peripheral Artery Disease

We conduct multiple classes a day to accommodate different schedules. We also provide weekly health education classes in addition to the exercise portion of the program. Some of the topics included are:

• Blood Pressure Management
• Heart Anatomy and the Disease Process
• Benefits of Exercise
• Home Exercise Programs
• Macronutrients
• Nutrition Label Reading
• Fall Prevention

Please call Rehabilitation Services at 509.433.3212.

**The Rehabilitation Services department is located on the ground floor of Confluence Health Hospital Central Campus. Parking is available at the corner of Fuller Street and Red Apple Road.