Font size: A | A | A
search button
About Us Programs and Services My Health Patients and Visitors Giving Employment News and Events
In This Section
shim  
shim» Inpatient
shim» Outpatient Programs
  » Arthritis
  » Balance
  » Bone Density Testing
  » Forensic Neuropsychology
  » Concussion
  » Hand & Upper Extremity
  » Learning & Attention
  » Low Vision
  » Lymphedema
  » Michael J. Aronica Wellness
  » Neurological Rehab
  » Occupational Medicine
  » Orthopedics
  » Pediatrics
  » Pulmonary
  » Speech Pathology
  » Spine & Sports
  » Sportsmetrics
  » Women's Health
shim» Outpatient Locations
shim
bottom square
Rehabilitative Medicine
Pulmonary Rehab Program

The Pulmonary Rehab Program at John Heinz Rehab and Allied Rehab Mid-Valley, provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to people with pulmonary disease.

The interdisciplinary team is composed of physical therapists, occupational therapists, respiratory therapists and rehabilitation nurses, all of whom have advanced training and experience in the treatment of physical dysfunction secondary to pulmonary disease. The team is under the direction of a board certified pulmonologist who reviews the progress of each patient.

Programs and Services

Diagnoses Treated
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

• Lung Reduction

• Neuromuscular Disease
• Pulmonary Fibrosis


Components of Program
• Physical and occupational therapy to improve mobility and activities of daily living.
• Respiratory therapy to provide diagnostic testing and therapeutic intervention to promote optimal lung function. (John Heinz only)

• Strong emphasis on patient / family education on topics:
- Physiology of breathing
- Lung disease and its effects in breathing
- Medication
- Safe use of oxygen
- Energy conservation
- Proper breathing techniques
- Body Mechanics
- Activity of Daily Living (ADL) instructions

For more information or to schedule an evaluation, please call:

John Heinz Rehab: (570) 826-3900 or 888-JH-REHAB
Allied Rehab Mid-Valley (570) 489-5107
Copyright 2008 Allied Services. Site last updated March 2006. Privacy Policy. Design by Practis