Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

Provided by: Lions Gate Hospital

Service Description

Supports participants' ability to self-manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) through learning, exercising, and connecting with others. The five-week program covers topic areas such as coping skills, medication management, nutrition, breathing control, and lung conditions. Each group education session ends with an exercise component which include aerobic exercise, weight training, and stretches. Sessions run from 1 pm to 3:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. A physician referral is required.

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