Pulmonary Rehab

An educational and exercise program for individuals living with COPD to improve physical fitness and breathing techniques.

Pulmonary Rehab & COPD

Pulmonary Rehab & COPD

Pulmonary Rehabilitation is an educational program for individuals living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The program is designed:

  • Increase understanding of COPD and how to manage it effectively, including the proper use of COPD medications and devices
  • Increase physical fitness to improve the ability to perform activities of daily living
  • Develop a safe and effective home exercise program
  • Develop effective coping strategies

Program Highlights:

Patients attend three 1:1 sessions comprised of a COPD educational session and exercise.

Exercise can include warm-up stretching, breathing techniques, mobility exercises, and strengthening activities using TheraBands.

Pulmonary Rehab program is offered in Huntsville at the Algonquin Family Health Team Office in the Howland Building. Should you wish to be referred to this program, please make a request through your primary care provider or self-refer through the contact information below.

For more information contact Valerie Booker, Administrative Assistant at 705-787-0846 x200 or email valerie.booker@algonquinfht.ca

Patients who are interested in information on Living Well with COPD can create an account here: https://www.livingwellwithcopd.com

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