Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
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Sturdy Memorial Hospital offers outpatient cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and wellness exercise programs to help patients gradually improve their movement and endurance. Our goal is to help our patients return to their normal, daily activities and improve their quality of life during their road to recovery.
Our exercise physiologists provide medically supervised exercise programs personalized to your medical conditions and goals. Programs take place in our exercise gym located at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. Our team may monitor your blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels while exercising with the equipment. Doctor referrals are often required for most programs.
Educational counseling and nutrition guidelines are also included in the programs to help you improve your health and lower the risk of future health concerns.
Our exercise physiologists prescribe an individualized exercise plan based on the FITT Principle as recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine.
Specialized Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Programs
Learn more about these specialized programs:
- HeartFITT – Cardiac rehabilitation for a healthier heart
- VascularFITT – Rehabilitation for peripheral artery disease (PAD)
- BreatheFITT – Pulmonary rehabilitation to breathe better and move easier
- OncologyFITT – Rehabilitation to build strength and improve energy while recovering from cancer
- WellFITT – Safe, individualized exercise to kickstart a healthier lifestyle
- PrenatalFITT – Safe exercise for mom and baby before delivery
- Strength Training After Breast Cancer – Weight training with the Strength ABC program for patients recovering from breast cancer
To learn more about these specialized programs and the qualifications to participate, click here or call (508) 236-7390.
The FITT Principle
Sturdy Health’s exercise physiologists prescribe an individualized exercise plan based on the FITT Principle as recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine.
FITT Principle: A prescription of exercise designed to work especially for you.
- Frequency – How often you will work out
- Intensity – How hard you will push yourself
- Time – How long you will exercise
- Type – The kind of exercise you do Pasted markdown
HeartFITT Program
Sturdy Health’s HeartFITT Program is an outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program for people recovering from a heart event. The program combines medically supervised exercise, education, and support to help you safely improve your endurance, build strength, and return to your daily activities. Nurses and exercise physiologists supervise your care and create an individualized FITT (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type) exercise plan based on your needs and goals. Exercise sessions typically meet two to three times per week.
The program also includes education about heart disease risk factors and nutrition guidance to help you maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle and reduce your risk of future heart problems. You will learn about healthy eating, weight management, blood pressure and cholesterol management, and smoking cessation. Counseling may also help you manage stress and feel more confident about caring for your heart health.
How to Get Started
If you have a heart event or procedure, such as a heart attack, coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve replacement/repair, heart transplant, angina and/or angioplasty, stent placement, or congestive heart failure (CHF), ask your doctor if cardiac rehabilitation is right for you. A doctor’s referral is required for our HeartFITT program and may be covered by insurance.
VascularFITT Program
If you have been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and experience repeated cramping or pain in your calves, thighs, or hips, Sturdy Health’s VascularFITT Program can help you improve your ability to walk and stay active. This medically supervised rehabilitation program uses an individualized FITT exercise plan (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type) developed by our exercise physiologists based on your needs and goals. Your exercise program will take place over several weeks.
The program includes education and guidance to help improve circulation, manage risk factors, and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. You will learn about healthy eating, weight management, blood pressure, and cholesterol management. Counseling may also help you manage stress and feel more confident about caring for your body and condition.
How to Get Started
A referral from your doctor is required for the VascularFITT Program for PAD rehabilitation. Most health insurance plans cover PAD rehabilitation, partially or fully, when you have a qualifying diagnosis. Your length of participation may vary depending on your insurance coverage.
WellFITT Program
Sturdy Health’s WellFITT program is a safe, effective exercise program to help you kickstart a healthier lifestyle. Whether you are getting back to exercise after a break or recovering from an illness or surgery, this program can help you safely build your strength, endurance, and confidence at your own pace. All ages and abilities are welcome to participate as long as medical clearance is provided. Your exercise program will take place over several weeks.
How to Get Started
Call (508) 236-7390 to learn more. Medical clearance is required. Sessions are $150 for 6 weeks, twice a week. Financial assistance is available.
OncologyFITT Program
Sturdy Health’s OncologyFITT Program helps you rebuild strength, improve endurance, and feel better during or after cancer treatment. This outpatient oncology rehabilitation program combines medically supervised exercise with education to help you gradually build endurance and return to your daily activities. Your exercise program will take place over several weeks.
During the program, you’ll receive personalized guidance and support from healthcare professionals who will closely monitor your progress to support your recovery and help you improve your health, strength, and quality of life.
How to Get Started
If you’re currently receiving cancer treatment or are in remission, talk with your doctor to see if oncology rehabilitation is right for you. A doctor’s referral is required to participate in the OncologyFITT Program. Sessions are $150 for 6 weeks, twice a week. Financial assistance is available.
BreatheFITT Program
If you’ve been diagnosed with a lung condition, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or have limited mobility or lower levels of physical function, Sturdy Health’s BreatheFITT Program for pulmonary rehabilitation can help you improve your breathing, strength, and endurance. This structured pulmonary rehabilitation program combines medically monitored exercise with education and support to help you breathe more comfortably and move more easily during your daily activities.
During the program, you’ll receive personalized guidance and education from healthcare professionals who will help you better manage your lung condition and breathe more efficiently.
How to Get Started
Talk with your primary care provider or pulmonologist about the potential benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation and whether the BreatheFITT Program may be right for you. A doctor’s referral is required to participate in the BreatheFITT Program.
PrenatalFITT
Prenatal FITT is a safe, medically supervised exercise program designed for women during pregnancy to help you stay active, build strength, and prepare for delivery. With medical clearance from your OB/GYN, you’ll follow an exercise plan over several weeks designed to help you stay active, build strength and stamina, and prepare your body for labor and delivery. You’ll also learn exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, including Kegel exercises.
During the program, you’ll receive personalized guidance and support from healthcare professionals who will closely monitor your progress to support your pregnancy.
How to Get Started
Call (508) 236-7390 to learn more. Medical clearance is required to participate. Sessions are $150 for 6 weeks, twice a week.
Strength Training After Breast Cancer
Patients recovering from breast cancer may be eligible for this gradual weight training program based on Strength ABC, a program designed specifically for breast cancer patients.
How to Get Started
Call (508) 236-7552 to learn more. Cost is $60.00 for four weeks. Referral from a Lymphedema Therapist is required.
