Pulmonary rehabilitation

What qualifies a patient for pulmonary rehab?

Do you know that Physical Therapy can improve respiratory health? TRI physical therapy is introducing a pulmonary rehabilitation program. Pulmonary Physical Therapy can help to improve the fitness of your lungs and respiratory muscles. Our team at TRI Physical Therapy is ready to provide a vital treatment to patients recovering from COVID-19.

TriPT NYC offers comprehensive rehabilitation for individuals with the following conditions:

• Restrictive lung diseases, including pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary sarcoidosis, spine and chest wall deformities, scoliosis, and any other lung muscle weaknesses that have impaired your ability to breathe properly;
• Pneumonia;
• Recovery from lung surgery, including lobectomy or pneumonectomy;
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, including bronchitis, asthma and cystic fibrosis
• Sleep apnea, and other sleeping-related conditions

 

Can you do physical therapy for the lungs?

Yes, you can. Pulmonary physical therapy is highly effective if you frequently do the treatments provided. With pulmonary rehabilitation, you may find that the breathing exercises you will learn with our team can improve your lung capacity and help you live a better version of yourself.

Chronic lung diseases can cause your muscles to become weak and lose their initial strength. Through a variety of exercises and techniques, our team can rebuild your strength and endurance. Our goal is to help you lead a healthy and comfortable life while reducing the symptoms of your breathing conditions.

 

Does pulmonary rehab improve lung function?

Our comprehensive team of physiotherapists and experts can work with you to identify your specific rehabilitation goals and improve your chances of success. We are trained to help you lead a better life through a variety of rehabilitation techniques, including:

• Use breathing and coughing techniques to teach you how to get rid of any unwanted secretions that may impede your breathing
• Optimize the use of your pulmonary medications
• Teach you effective at-home pulmonary exercises that can be followed after leaving our facility
• Coach you on pacing and energy conservation to improve your breathing
• Prevent the negative effects of bed rest
• Help you make healthier lifestyle choices

 

How many days a week is pulmonary rehab?

Pulmonary rehabilitation is usually two to three times a week for four to ten weeks. Depending on your specific condition, we will be able to give you an estimate of how many physio treatments you will need to see improvements.

While some treatments might be difficult, we will be able to walk you through them step-by-step so that you can resume your daily activities safely.

 

Receive ongoing support and education even after your pulmonary rehabilitation program has ended

Our interdisciplinary team is here to help you regain your life back if you have experienced any pulmonary conditions that have intervened with your breathing. Using exercise training and behavioral educational programs, we can help you control your minor or chronic symptoms so that you can resume your daily activities.

TriPT’s comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program is designed to provide treatments for all types of pulmonary-related conditions, as well as helping you implement lifestyle changes that will help you feel better and stay active. Our priority is always to improve your life!

Pulmonary physical therapy may include:

• Individualized aerobic and anaerobic exercises to increase endurance, strength, and lung capacity
• Breathing techniques to improve breathing capabilities and oxygen capacity
• Postural re-education (poor posture impairs respiratory functionality)
• Manual therapy to increase rib expansion
• Activity modification to improve overall pulmonary well-being

All the activities are performed under close supervision and monitoring of your oxygen levels and other vital signs to ensure safe and
measurable results.