Infirmary Health offers medically supervised exercise, education and counseling
to patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. The program assists
them 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.
About Cardiac Rehab
Patients of all ages and with many forms of heart disease benefit from
the program, particularly if your 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
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
About Pulmonary Rehab
How the program works
Participation in the program begins with a referral from your physician.
A member of our team will follow up with you and begin the enrollment
process as directed by your doctor. An initial evaluation and orientation
will 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
The 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. You may contact your provider for coverage information.
Maintenance Programs
The maintenance programs enable you to ease slowly 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
as a buddy for an additional fee. You may 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:
