Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Part of Tri-Valley
Leaders in Pulmonary Rehabilitation
At our certified pulmonary rehabilitation program, we help people with lung disease breathe easier. Our comprehensive six-week program includes customized exercises, education, support, and therapies to increase lung function and improve your quality of life. Our board-certified pulmonary disease specialists have experience with all breathing conditions, including COPD and asthma.
What We Offer You for Pulmonary Rehabilitation Care
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a six-week program consisting of exercise, education and support for people with documented lung disease. Goals of the program include:
- Specialized expertise with respiratory conditions such as COPD/emphysema, asthma, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension, post lung transplant and neuromuscluar diseases.
- Advanced treatment options and customized exercise programs that help improve the quality of your life.
- Team-based approach from dedicated experts, including respiratory therapists, pulmonologists, sleep specialists, physiatrists, dietitians, thoracic surgeons, and social workers.
- Comprehensive support services designed to provide you continual care and encourage caregivers to play an active role in your rehabilitation plan.
- Ease of access to care through bimonthly rehabilitation programs.
At Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare, our successful pulmonary rehabilitation program features a combination of education, exercise, conditioning, and support services. We believe in empowering you as we work together to relieve symptoms, improve lung function, and help you feel better. Using an evidence-based approach, we customize your individual program based on your activity level, goals, and health concerns. Our multispecialty team has extensive experience helping people with a wide range of respiratory conditions, including:
Our team is devoted to helping you improve lung function so you can get more out of life.
Chronic Lung Disease
Cancer
Neuromuscular Disorders
Postsurgical Recovery
Several chronic (long-term) lung conditions can cause problems in the airways, tissues, and blood vessels in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe.
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic bronchitis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)/emphysema
- Cystic fibrosis
- Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
- Post infectous lung disease
- Pulmonary hypertension
To deliver customized care, your pulmonary rehabilitation team collaborates with specialists in our cancer rehabilitation program. We work together to improve your quality of life.
Degenerative disorders can lead to muscle weakness and cause severe breathing problems. Our team is highly skilled at assessing these issues and creating a tailored rehabilitation plan.
A comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program can help you recover from lung transplant surgery. Our team will be by your side with exercises to build your strength.
Several chronic (long-term) lung conditions can cause problems in the airways, tissues, and blood vessels in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe.
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic bronchitis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)/emphysema
- Cystic fibrosis
- Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
- Post infectous lung disease
- Pulmonary hypertension
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To deliver customized care, your pulmonary rehabilitation team collaborates with specialists in our cancer rehabilitation program. We work together to improve your quality of life.
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Degenerative disorders can lead to muscle weakness and cause severe breathing problems. Our team is highly skilled at assessing these issues and creating a tailored rehabilitation plan.
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A comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program can help you recover from lung transplant surgery. Our team will be by your side with exercises to build your strength.
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We’ve designed our pulmonary rehabilitation program to meet you where you are and help you achieve your goals. Your team includes experts who have extensive experience helping people with lung-related conditions live better. We work closely with your primary care physician, loved ones, and caregivers so you’ll have the tools you need to manage your health.
We’re proud to offer an effective pulmonary rehabilitation program that reflects our comprehensive approach to care. Your team focuses on all aspects of improved health and collaborates to ensure that we’re meeting your unique needs. Together, we specialize in helping people in our community breathe easier and feel better.
Our pulmonary rehabilitation program features:
Education
To help you maximize your rehabilitation program, we encourage loved ones and caregivers to attend classes with you. In a series of interactive classes, our team covers topics such as:
- Controlling shortness of breath, exercising safely, and conserving energy
- Taking medications, using inhalers, and watching for complications
- Learning the best breathing exercises for COPD
- Improving nutrition and maintaining a healthy weight
- Managing stress and coping with setbacks
- Traveling and adjusting to different altitudes
- Avoiding lung infections and hospitalizations
Physical Therapy and Exercise
Our team works with you to develop a safe, customized program that may combine aerobic exercise and strength training. We’ll help you set and reach goals. Your exercise plan includes:
- Tailored activities that increase your lung capacity and improve overall fitness
- Breathing exercises to help you strengthen muscles for inhaling and exhaling
- Instructions for monitoring your blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation
- Details about at-home exercises so you can continue activities on your own
Respiratory Therapy
Your team includes physical therapists and respiratory specialists from rehabilitation services who are specially trained to help people with lung conditions. Your respiratory therapist may:
- Provide hands-on techniques to loosen mucus that has built up in your lungs (percussion therapy)
- Teach you how to cough or “huff” to bring up mucus
- Show you other ways to clear your airways safely and effectively
Counseling and Support
We offer a wide range of therapy and counseling services. Our goal is to help you and your family members find motivation, inspiration, and encouragement. Our support services include:
- Smoking cessation programs
- Stress management counseling
- Emotional support and therapy
- Customized guidance regarding diet and nutrition
- Support groups with others who share your experience
Your Pulmonary Rehabilitation Care Team
Our highly skilled lung experts work closely with your primary care doctor to create your customized rehabilitation program. Your pulmonary rehabilitation team includes doctors, nurses, and therapists who specialize in helping people like you manage lung disease and enjoy a more fulfilling life.
Your Doctors
Pulmonologists
Pulmonologists are internal medicine doctors who have advanced training in conditions that affect the respiratory system. They diagnose and treat lung-related disorders and oversee their patients’ pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
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A respiratory therapist specializes in helping people with breathing problems. Respiratory therapists work with doctors and nurses to manage breathing equipment, provide therapy, and educate patients about lung disease.
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Support Services
We help with the details so you can focus on your health and wellness. We offer a range of patient services and helpful information to coordinate the various aspects of your care:
We help with the details so you can focus on your health and wellness. We offer a range of patient services and helpful information to coordinate the various aspects of your care:
Videos and Resources
Our six-week pulmonary rehabilitation program begins every other month throughout the year. As part of our commitment to continued care, we’re always available to provide education and support.
Convenient care where you live and work
- Insurance and billing: We accept most insurance plans. Please check with your help plan to confirm coverage.
- MyHealth: Our MyHealth system allows you to access your records and view test results through a secure, online portal and device app. You can also communicate with your doctors.
- Patient resources: Before beginning our program, please contact your primary care doctor to schedule a pulmonary function test and exercise stress test. If you have questions about these tests, please ask a member of your care team.
PRISM
- Send referrals online
- Place radiology orders
- View referral status
- Access medical records