Pulmonary Rehab

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 515-465-7617

For many years, the standard of care for pulmonary patients included inactivity and rest. Pulmonary rehabilitation programs now encourage clients to become actively involved in their own health care. The Dallas County Hospital pulmonary rehabilitation programs involve clients in their own preventive care. Our goal is to assist clients, increase fitness, and maintain a quality lifestyle. Our programs consist of exercise and education.

SESSIONS

• Meet 3 times per week for approximately 1 hour
• Maintenance program length varies individually

REQUIREMENTS

• A physician order is required
• Client Evaluation by staff at first session
• Lung function testing within 6 months to establish client's baseline at the beginning of rehabilitation
• Medical History
• Daily Living Assessment
• Excercise desturation

PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENT

• Varies with insurance companies
• Cardiopulmonary staff will assist clients to check coverage

EDUCATION

• Respiratory anatomy and physiology
• Respiratory disease process
• Principles of excercise and physical fitness
• Home excercise prescription
• Nutrition
• Self-management
• Weather
• Warning signs of infection
• Medication
• Stress management and relaxation techniques

MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

All patients who have completed the pulmonary rehabilitation are encouraged to continue excercising

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

• Bring a list of your medications, dosages, and times to your first session
• Take your medication as prescribed on excercise days
• Avoid eating large meals for at least two hours prior to excercising
• Wear loose fitting clothing and comfortable shoes
• Illness is an excused absence, do not excercise when you do not feel well. Please notify staff by calling 515-465-7617.
• No smoking
• Notify staff immediately if pain, discomfort, shortness of breath, dizziness, or fatigue occur before, during, or after excercise