People with chronic lung disease often benefit from participation in a specialized outpatient exercise and education program known as pulmonary rehabilitation. The Pulmonary Rehabilitation program provides a thorough intervention for patients with impaired lung function.
The goal is to improve patients’ overall function and increase their ability to perform regular daily activities and improve a person's quality of life.
Our pulmonary rehab program is staffed by specially-trained medical professionals to assist you in managing and living with your specific lung condition.
Patients referred for pulmonary rehab have one of the following:
Pulmonary rehab is covered by most insurers and is offered at a time that is convenient for you. Pulmonary rehab is typically eight to 12 weeks for two to three days a week. The length of time per workout depends on your individual program.
Enrollment is easy; just ask your physician for a referral and call to make an appointment at one of our locations below.
While you are at pulmonary rehab, your team may include respiratory care practitioners, social workers, nurses, and your primary physician. You will complete a detailed interview, brief physical exam, and a comprehensive review of your medical history. From this, an individualized exercise and health improvement plan will be designed to help you meet your personal education and exercise goals.
The plan is aimed at increasing your lung condition and improving your fitness level. As you improve your fitness level, you should notice an improvement in your strength and endurance and in your overall quality of life.
During pulmonary rehab, your oxygen levels will be monitored and your blood pressure and heart rate will be checked as needed. In addition, at each visit we will ask you about signs and symptoms of pulmonary distress, and review your progress.
Pulmonary rehab will help you gain the knowledge and techniques that will improve your overall health and put you in control of your life. We teach you what you need to know to manage your lung condition and optimize your overall quality of life.
Other benefits include:
UPMC Bedford
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
10455 Lincoln Highway
Everett, PA 15537
814-623-3538
UPMC Cardiopulmonary Rehab - White Oak
2001 Lincoln Way
White Oak, PA 15131
412-664-3010
UPMC Chautauqua
207 Foote Ave.
Jamestown, NY 14701
716-664-8133
UPMC Hamot
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
3330 Peach St.
Erie, PA 16508
814-877-5611
UPMC Horizon
Shenango Valley Campus
2200 Memorial Drive
Farrell, PA 16121
724-983-7533 or 724-589-6281
UPMC Jameson
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
1211 Wilmington Ave.
New Castle, PA 16105
724-658-9001 ext. 5550
UPMC Mercy Outpatient Center at Green Tree
969 Greentree Road, Suite 310
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
412-500-7321
UPMC Passavant Cranberry
Building 3, Suite 203
3 St. Francis Way
Cranberry Township, PA. 16066
Phone: 724-720-5930
Fax: 412-367-5591
UPMC Presbyterian
Falk Clinic
3601 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-647-7035
UPMC Shadyside
Shadyside Medical Building, Suite 503
5200 Centre Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
412-623-1684
