Pulmonary Rehab
Daviess Community Hospital offers a structured and individualized plan
of care where the patient will learn how to manage an existing condition
while participating
in a medically supervised health and fitness program designed to help improve
overall ability to breathe.
Our pulmonary rehab team works with each patient to develop a rehabilitation
program that meets the patient’s specific health needs.
If a patient experiences shortness of breath in his or her daily activities, a
respiratory problem may exist that can be treated with pulmonary rehabilitation.
Pulmonary rehab lessens the sensation of shortness of breath, while helping
improve activity endurance and quality of life.
Pulmonary rehab is covered by most insurance companies.
About the Program
- The patient will participate in a 18‐week exercise program consisting of
two, 1‐hour sessions per week.
- Additional sessions may include nutritional and stress management counseling.
- Throughout the program, the patient is closely monitored and evaluated
to ensure a safe and effective exercise progression.
- The last session will include a re‐evaluation component to measure the
progress made throughout the program.
- Once the initial program objectives are met, we will provide the patient
with a maintenance exercise program that enables the patient to continue
physical activity independently at home or at an exercise facility.
- The patient may be invited back for periodic evaluations of his/her progress.
Each program is modified as the patient improves and periodic reports
are made available to the physician, so he or she can monitor progress.
For more information please call 812-254-8895.
