Gunnison Valley Health’s cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program is
designed for cardiovascular and pulmonary patients recovering from a cardiac
or pulmonary event. The program builds around the patient’s whole
health and lifestyle to get the heart and lungs working properly again.
The program primarily uses aerobic exercises to help bring patients to
their best possible physical fitness, but the specialist will also utilize
balance exercises, range of motion exercises and resistance training.
Additional support includes:
Psychosocial support
Stress management techniques
Medication adherence
Smoking cessation
Support is tailored to each patient’s individual needs, with an end
goal of the patient making lifestyle changes, rather than temporary changes.
Two phases of rehabilitation
Phase one - stabilization
Focus on stabilization and readiness to be discharged from an inpatient setting
Can include prescribing exercises to improve mobility
Addressing any safety concerns following an event
Education for the patient and family about any future risks
Phase two is a monitoring phase
Takes place in an outpatient setting at Gunnison Valley Health
Is a monitored exercise program that ensures safety throughout your recovery
following a cardiac or pulmonary event.
Focus on returning to your normal lifestyle while maintaining safe heart
and lung levels
For more information and to schedule an appointment, call us at
(970) 641-7201.
