Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehab Services
Stonewall Memorial Hospital is proud to offer pulmonary and cardiac rehab services right here in Aspermont, TX. We’re helping patients reduce their symptoms, tackle daily activities and develop healthy lifestyles. Rehab isn’t just exercise—it’s learning about your body and how to take care of it.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
What are the benefits of PR?
Our PR patients have experienced the following benefits:
- Improved quality of life
- Reduced symptoms
- Better functioning in daily routines
- Increased ability to exercise
- Weight management
- Reduced depression and anxiety
Which conditions does PR treat?
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Lung volume reduction surgery
- Lung transplantation
- Lung cancer
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Interstitial lung disease
- Chronic bronchitis
- Emphysema
What PR topics will I learn about?
Our educational courses cover the following topics:
- Breathing techniques
- The importance of exercise
- Diet and nutrition
- How to manage your weight
- Symptom assessment
- Inhalers and oxygen therapy
Which PR tests do you offer?
Our staff can conduct the pulmonary function and six-minute walk tests.
- Pulmonary function test: This test can help us evaluate the current condition of your respiratory system.
- Six-minute walk test: Our physicians use this test to measure a patient’s aerobic endurance and capacity for exercise.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac rehab involves prescribing a supervised exercise program for patients with heart diseases and conditions. Our patients start slow and gradually build themselves up to more challenging exercises. Our cardiac rehab program helps patients meet their fitness goals while achieving and maintaining a healthy heart.
What are the benefits of cardiac rehab?
Cardiac rehab offers the following benefits:
- Lower heart rate and blood pressure
- Reduced body fat
- Decreased stress
- Control over risk factors
- Increased muscle mass and endurance
- Improved cholesterol and circulation
- Knowledge of heart disease
- Higher self-esteem and confidence
Which conditions does cardiac rehab treat?
Cardiac rehab helps patients recover from:
- Heart attack
- Chest pain
- Angioplasty
- Stents
- Coronary bypass surgery
- Congestive heart failure
What cardiac rehab topics will I learn about?
Our cardiac rehab program educates patients about:
- Heart disease risk factors
- Symptoms of chest pain and heart attacks
- How to use heart medications
- Postoperative recovery guidelines
- Diet and nutrition
- How to exercise safely
- Relaxation techniques
What does an exercise session look like?
Exercise sessions last about one hour. The session will begin with a brief set of warm-up exercises. Then, a physician will guide you through exercises that may involve using a treadmill, a bicycle, a step machine or free weights. The session will end with a cool-down period.
Schedule an Appointment Today
Interested in our services? Ask your cardiologist or primary care physician for a referral. Once you have a referral, we’ll set up an initial visit to evaluate your health and discuss treatment options. Call us to get started!