Infirmary Health offers medically supervised exercise, education, and counseling
to patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. The programs assist
patients in leading productive and active lives. Cardiac and Pulmonary
Rehab is offered at each of the Infirmary Fitness Center locations at
Mobile Infirmary, Thomas Hospital, and North Baldwin Infirmary.
Cardiac Rehab
Patients of all ages and with many forms of heart disease benefit from
cardiac rehab, particularly if their medical history includes:
Heart attack
Coronary artery disease
Heart failure
Chest pain (angina)
Cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease)
Certain congenital heart diseases
Coronary artery bypass surgery
Angioplasty and stents
Heart transplant
Heart valve replacements
Peripheral arterial disease
How the program works
Cardiac Rehab patients attend three exercise sessions a week. Depending
on the prescribed routine, these sessions may include walking on an indoor
track, workouts in the exercise room, or supervised aquatics class. Patients
also receive information on nutrition, smoking, stress, obesity, and other
risk factors.
Benefits of cardiac rehabilitation include:
Decreased blood pressure
Reduced shortness of breath and fatigue in people with heart failure
Increased endurance
Lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels
Decreased emotional stress, depression, and anxiety
Increased quality of life
Pulmonary Rehab
How the program works
Participation in pulmonary rehab begins with a referral from your physician.
A member of our team will follow up with you to begin the enrollment process
as directed by your doctor. An initial evaluation and orientation will
then be scheduled. Your exercise plan depends on your physical condition.
The staff evaluates and progresses your activity on an individual basis.
Exercise sessions are held two times per week. During your sessions, staff
members will observe your blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation,
and overall response to exercise. Exercise space includes a variety of
exercise equipment and an indoor walking track. The program is tailored
to meet your personal needs.
Education
Education sessions are designed to provide participants with valuable information
on the following topics:
Lung disease
Breathing retraining
Medications
Healthy living
Airway management
Smoking cessation
Insurance
Medicare and many other insurance companies offer coverage for pulmonary
rehabilitation. Contact your insurance provider directly for coverage
information.
Maintenance Programs
The maintenance cardiac and pulmonary rehab programs enable patients to
ease into more independent exercise by providing the support you need
to safely advance your exercise program. An adult family member or support
person may exercise with you for an additional fee. Patients can stay
in the maintenance program indefinitely for a monthly fee. A physician
referral is required.
Contact Us
For more information, call one of our three convenient locations:
