Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinic

A 12 session course designed to improve the strength and exercise tolerance of people suffering from a chronic respiratory condition with education sessions to help respiratory patients understand and manage their condition more effectively.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation is recommended best practice for the management of patients with chronic respiratory disease and has been shown to increase quality of life, reduce feelings of shortness of breath and reduce number of hospital admissions for active participants.

Eligibility Criteria
Ambulatory patients with chronic respiratory conditions, including after an acute exacerbation or a new diagnosis. E.g. COPD, chronic asthma, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, or debility secondary to chest infection.

Referral

Community Access Unit
PH. 9881 1100
Send referral by fax or email:
f. 9881 1102
e. sacs.integratedcare@easternhealth.org.au


Cost
There is a small charge for the group sessions (invoiced monthly).
This can be waived if the client has financial difficulties.

Our Team
Physiotherapist, Allied Health Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Nurse, Dietician, Social Worker, Speech Pathologist and Pharmacist

Angliss Hospital

Address
 Albert Street, Upper Ferntree Gully, 3156
Contact

P:  9764 6229     F:  9764 6330
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Wantirna Health

Address
 251 Mountain Highway, Wantirna South, 3152
Contact

P: 9955 1200     F: 9955 1384
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Yarra Ranges Health

Address
 25 Market Place, Lilydale
Contact

P:  8706 9696     F:  8706 9617
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