Valley Health offers medically supervised exercise programs to help individuals
with heart, lung or peripheral vascular disease rebuild their strength
and stamina. Cardiopulmonary fitness has proven physical and psychological
benefits, including a lower risk of new events or complications, greater
independence and improved quality of life.
A physician referral is necessary in order to participate in any cardiac,
pulmonary and peripheral vascular disease rehabilitation program. Most
major medical plans cover the cost of these services. Candidates for rehab
include patients who have experienced:
Cardiac Rehab
Heart attack
Bypass surgery
Valve repair or replacement
Coronary artery stenting
Heart transplant
Stable angina (chest pain)
Pulmonary Rehab
COPD
Asthma
Chronic bronchitis
COVID-19
Emphysema
Interstitial lung disease
Lung transplant
Sarcoidosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease Rehab
Peripheral vascular disease with symptomatic pain in the legs while walking
or in the arms while using them
Ask your physician if a cardiopulmonary rehab program may be appropriate for you.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
This monitored outpatient exercise program includes 12 weeks of exercise,
three times a week, on treadmills, bicycles, and other equipment. Your
heart rate, ECG, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and glucose levels
are closely monitored and documented by a health care professional specially
trained in exercise therapy for cardiovascular patients.
The Monitored Program also includes educational classes for patients and
spouses. Cardiac education classes are held once a month (Winchester)
or as scheduled (other Valley Health locations) on topics such as living
with heart disease, medication, nutrition, exercise and stress management.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
This monitored outpatient exercise program includes nine weeks of exercise,
two times a week, using aerobic exercise equipment such as treadmills,
NuSteps, and bicycles. Resistance training may be included as well. Your
oxygen saturation, heart rate, blood pressure, and glucose levels are
closely monitored and documented by a health care processional specially
trained in exercise therapy for pulmonary patients.
Pulmonary education focuses on the management of living with chronic lung
disease, techniques to decrease shortness of breath with rest and with
activity, improving your ability to perform daily living activities, and
medication management.
Peripheral Vascular Disease Rehabilitation
This monitored outpatient exercise program includes 12 weeks of exercise,
three times a week, and will focus mostly on the treadmill. Bicycles and
other equipment may also be used. You will learn a specific protocol to
enhance your walking ability while having symptomatic pain. Your heart
rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and glucose levels are closely
monitored and documented by a health care professional specially trained
in exercise therapy for peripheral vascular disease patients.
Peripheral vascular disease education focuses on chronic disease management
including techniques to live better with vascular disease, improve walking
ability, and improve your ability to perform activities of daily living.
Locations Offering Care
Several Valley Health locations offer cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
Contact the location nearest you:
