Pulmonary Rehabilitation
The New Heart Center for Fitness and Health offers a comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program of care designed at an individual level. This pulmonary rehab program provides a safe and healing place for individuals with a wide variety of chronic pulmonary problems to help increase overall quality of life.
It is common for patients with chronic pulmonary problems to fall into a cycle of inactivity, depression, and social isolation that can cause a number of other health concerns. This new Pulmonary Rehabilitation program aims to break this cycle and give support, guidance, and pulmonary education to help patients live a better daily life.
The program is designed to provide an individualized program under a supportive team of exercise, nutrition, and pulmonary health specialists. Oxygen will be provided with the program.
“Pulmonary rehabilitation is a comprehensive intervention based on a thorough patient assessment followed by patient-tailored therapies, which include, but are not limited to, exercise training, education and behavior change, designed to improve the physical and emotional condition of people with chronic respiratory disease and to promote the long-term adherence of health-enhancing behaviors.” -American Thoracic Society and the European Respiratory Society (ATS/ERS) Task Force
Benefits of the program include:
• Improved quality of life
• Reduced respiratory symptoms (e.g., dyspnea)
• Increased exercise tolerance and performance
• Enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Increased knowledge of pulmonary disease and its management
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Exercise
Supervised exercise training designed to build endurance, strength and flexibility. 36 sessions, 3 times per week, with a trainer skilled in dealing with cardiac patients. Aerobic exercise with strength training tailored to each individual.
Nutrition
Education with nutrition specialists to teach heart healthy eating. Learn how to eat out, cook and shop. Strategies for weight management, along with healthy diet and lifestyle tips.
Living with Lung Disease
COPD action plan, support groups, and stress management.
Education
Understanding oxygen use and inhaler use and anatomy and physiology of the lungs.
Smoking Cessation
Instruction on how to stop this harmful habit.
Improve Overall Quality of Life
Control symptoms of pulmonary disease, improve ability to perform activities of daily living, reduce hospitalizations and flare up’s, detect and prevent complications of pulmonary disease, and reduce shortness of breath.
Before You Start
♥ Talk to your doctor about pulmonary rehabilitation and have them send us a referral.
♥ Complete an initial assessment with a cardiologist and pulmonary specialist.
You Will Then…
♥ Receive your individualized exercise routine supervised by exercise specialists with oxygen monitoring.
Program Hours
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm by appointment
Coverage
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is covered by most insurance. Depending on the insurance plan, there may or may not be a co-payment.
Contact Information
A pulmonary function test is required to qualify for the program. A new pulmonary function test may be requested, depending on how old the last results are.
Ask your doctor to send the referral to:
Jordan Scoby, E.P. – Pulmonary Rehab Coordinator
Phone: (505) 881-8195 /// FAX: (505) 830-4975
Email: referrals@newheartnm.com
Contact us
Reach out to learn more about Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
referrals@newheartnm.com
(505) 881-8195