Pulmonary Rehabilitation

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program provides physical therapy services for patients with various pulmonary diseases. This multi-faceted approach will include education in the disease process, breathing and relaxation techniques, pulmonary medications, 和营养. Every patient receives individualized therapy sessions including an evaluation to determine functional problems related to the disease process.

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What are the effects of Pulmonary Disorders?

Pulmonary disorders such as COPD, 哮喘, 肺切除术, 囊性纤维化, Restrictive lung disorders, Pulmonary hypertension, 肺炎, Pre-operative and Post-operative lung volume reduction surgery, Pre-operative and Post-operative lung transplant or any individual whose functional abilities are limited by his/her pulmonary status can negatively impact a person’s ability to breath, 照顾好自己, mobility around the home and in the community, 生活质量 and independence.

Why is rehabilitation important for these conditions?

Pulmonary rehabilitation led by physical therapists can be initiated at any stage of pulmonary disease and has been shown to be effective in improving shortness of breath symptoms, 运动耐量, 生活质量, reducing hospital admissions, reducing the extent of functional decline due to a chronic pulmonary disorder as well as symptoms of anxiety and depression.

How does the Regional Rehabilitation Center treat individuals who have Pulmonary conditions?

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program provides physical therapy services for patients with various pulmonary diseases. This multi-faceted approach will include education in the disease process, breathing and relaxation techniques, 运动训练, behavior/lifestyle change, pulmonary medications, 和营养. Every patient receives individualized therapy sessions including an evaluation to determine functional problems related to the disease process.

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Community Supports are available for individuals who have pulmonary conditions:

供应商

Caitlin M Farruggio, PT, DPT
315 464-6543

教育 & 奖学金

DPT: SUNY 推荐最近最火的赌博软件 Medical University, 2013, Doctorate in Physical Therapy
BS: SUNY College at Cortland, 2009, Health Science with concentration in Allied Heath