Comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation is available for patients at risk for lung disease, or who have experienced lung problems such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, primary pulmonary hypertension and long-term effects of COVID-19. Participating in rehab can help patients improve their quality of life through breathing training, muscle strengthening and building endurance; and helps to prevent future problems or complications.
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Accreditations & Awards
Hendricks Regional Health has received Five-Star ratings from Healthgrades® for the quality of our treatment of COPD and Pulmonary Embolism.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Offers
Educational Classes
Provide you with information about:
- Medications, including drug action, side effects, using an inhaler, and self-care techniques
- Understanding and using oxygen therapy
- Diet, nutrition, and weight management
- Breathing retraining
- Importance or exercise
- Strategies for managing and preventing breathing problems
- Symptom assessment and knowledge about when to seek medical treatment
- Palliative Medicine and care planning
Monitored and Supervised Exercise
A physical activity plan is tailored to your needs. Exercise will help improve your endurance and muscle strength, so you're better able to carry out daily activities.
Psychosocial Support
People who have lung conditions are more prone to depression, anxiety and other emotional problems. Our program offers the opportunity to meet people who share similar experiences as you.
Additional Education
- Learn more about your disease, treatment options, and coping strategies
- Learn to manage your symptoms and help reduce your dependence on costly medical resources
- Maintain healthy behaviors such as smoking cessation, good nutrition and exercise
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Benefits
Pulmonary rehabilitation helps you to improve your quality of life. Although it can't cure your lung disease or condition, it can be of great benefit. You may notice improved breathing effort and less breathing problems. Other benefits include:
- Decrease the symptoms of your disease or condition
- Ability to function better in your daily life
- Increased ability to exercise
- Decreased symptoms and better management of anxiety and depression
Pulmonary rehabilitation allows you to make the most of the limited lung function you have.
Talk to your doctor or call us at
(317) 745-3580 if you are interested in beginning or learning more about the pulmonary rehabilitation program at Hendricks Regional Health.