Pulmonary Rehabilitation Brochure

There is no worse feeling than being “short of breath.” If you have been diagnosed with a lung disorder, the Hurley Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center can help you breathe easier and continue the activities you love.

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation program combines exercise with education, breathing re-training, and psychological social support.

Individualized programs can be set up for patients who suffer from a variety of lung disorders, such as:

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Chronic Bronchitis
• Emphysema
• Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Lung Biopsy

All treatment is administered by licensed registered respiratory therapists.

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Seeks To

• Reduce your shortness of breath and the anxiety that it brings
• Increase your exercise tolerance and ability to perform normal daily activities
• Help you better understand your lung disorder
• Educate you regarding the proper use of respiratory medications
• Teach you to master proper breathing techniques
• Provide instruction and motivation for you to start and maintain a home exercise program

How the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Works

Phase 1 – After a physician referral is received, you will undergo an extensive evaluation which includes an interview and a 6 – 12 minute walk with your oxygenation checked by a respiratory therapist.

Phase 2 – The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is an 8 – 12 week exercise program which meets three times a week in the Hurley Health & Fitness Center. During these monitored and customized therapy sessions, you will use hand weights, strengthening bands, the indoor track, an arm ergometer, treadmills, and rowing machines.

Phase 3 – An optional exercise maintenance program is available to continue your customized exercise regimen. Phase 3 can last as long as you wish.

For More Information

A physician referral is required to participate in Hurley Medical Center’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program.

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center is located in the Hurley Health & Fitness Center:
4500 South Saginaw Street
Flint, Michigan 48507
(810) 262-2213