Featuring a full size walking track and specialized rehabilitation exercise equipment, this facility provides optimum support for heart and pulmonary patients who are committed to returning to active, healthy lives. St. Luke s rehabilitation programs help more than 1,000 patients every year. Following up with rehabilitation Cardiac rehabilitation, a monitored exercise and education program starts while a patient is still in the hospital and progresses to an outpatient program. In the hospital , following a patient s heart attack, cardiac rehab staff work on early ambulation and initiate education on healthy lifestyle choices. An individualized exercise program is outlined to get the patient started on activity at home.
Patients attend rehab classes two to three times a week for four to six weeks.
The rehab sessions consist of exercise, education and counseling. Meeting the needs of each patient is a team of professionals including registered nurses, physical therapists, dietitians, exercise specialists and others. Patients utilize St. Luke s exercise equipment as well as performing activities to improve their overall strength and endurance. Education and counseling focus on modification of habits and behaviors that may put people at higher risk. Individual and group education is offered, along with nutrition classes and information on topics such as healthy hearts, exercise, diet and stress management.