The cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs at Springfield Hospital are designed to help people with cardiac and lung problems improve their quality of life.
The dedicated rehabilitation staff supervises each patient’s session – including monitoring blood pressure, heart rate, cardiac rhythm and oxygen saturation as needed. The care team is comprised of:
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Registered Nurses - specializing in Cardiac Rehabilitation
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Registered Respiratory Therapists - specializing in Pulmonary Rehabilitation
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Exercise physiologists - specializing in Cardiac Rehabilitation
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Physicians.
Patients are encouraged to participate in improving their health and may expect to:
- Become physically stronger
- Quit smoking
- Improve nutrition
- Better understand their disease and treatment
- Improve breathing techniques
- Understand their risk for further health problems
- Increase participation in the activities of daily living.