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Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

To learn more about the Waterbury Hospital program call (203) 573-7118.

Waterbury Hospital's cardiopulmonary rehabilitation is a medically-supervised program to optimize the physical, psychological and social functioning of patients with cardiac and/or respiratory issues. Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation can stabilize, slow and even reverse the progression of underlying cardiac issues.

Waterbury Hospital's program is staffed with Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists and Exercise Specialists and is accredited by AACVPR (American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation).

This program is accredited by AACVPR (American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation).

Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation at Waterbury Hospital:

Heart-monitored sessions
Supervised exercise environment
Individually-tailored, goal-oriented program
Increased stamina
Increased confidence to continue with daily activities
Education sessions on topics such as:

Heart disease
Medications
Reducing risk factors
Smoking cessation

Registered Dietician available for consult
Support in a group setting

Benefits of Pulmonary Rehabilitation:

Monitored exercise sessions
Individually-tailored, goal-oriented program
Increased stamina
Increased knowledge of proper breathing techniques
Education sessions on topics such as:

Lung disease
Pacing techniques
Coping strategies