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Second Wind Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Second Wind Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is an individually tailored program designed to stabilize or reverse the symptoms associated with chronic lung disease. The Second Wind Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is accredited by the American Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Pulmonary Rehabilitation is recognized by the American Thoracic Society as the standard of care for moderate to severe lung disease. Our multidisciplinary team of professionals works with you to return the individual to the highest possible functional ability. Benefits of the Second Wind program include:
- Reduced hospitalization
- Improved quality of life
- Reduced shortness of breath
- Increased knowledge of disease management
- Improved self-esteem
- Reduced anxiety and depression
- Increased exercise tolerance
- Enhanced ability to carry out activities of daily living
- Increased independence
Second Wind is an nine-week program that meets twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) for two hours.
The first hour consists of supervised exercise designed specifically for the individual. No matter how limited you are by your lung problem, you will be able to increase your ability to exercise, and gradually increase your stamina. You will receive individual attention by our staff of Respiratory Care Practitioners, Physical Therapists, Exercise Specialists and Nurses.
The second hour consists of educational sessions where you will learn basic lung anatomy as well as what happens during specific illnesses. Some of the things you will learn are:
- Common medications, why they are used and when to use them
- Proper nutrition, and how eating better means breathing better
- Relaxation techniques and breathing exercises
- How to be an active member of your own healthcare team
Family members are always encouraged to attend education sessions along with you.
Exercises May Include:
- Warm-up/Stretching Exercises
- Exercise Stations
- Walking
- Stationary Bicycle
- Rowing Machine
- NuStep (a seated upper and lower body exercise machine)
- Treadmill
- Arm Ergometer
- Free weights
At Home
- Home exercise prescription and instruction
- Exercise diary review
Second Wind Education Topics Include
- Breathing Techniques
- Basic Anatomy and Lung Disease
- Stress Management and Relaxation
- Energy Conservation
- Nutrition and Lung Disease
- Environmental Irritants/Infection Control
- Medications
- Oxygen Therapy/Home Care Services
- Balance Training
- Seated Yoga
- Advanced Directives
Second Wind Program Requirements
Enrollment in Second Wind requires a referral from your physician. Our staff can help you with this process. If not done recently, a breathing test may need to be performed before starting the program to help establish your eligibility and assess your individual needs.
You will be scheduled for an assessment and orientation session before you begin which will include a supervised walk test. At the end of the program the health assessment and walk test are repeated.
Program Costs
The program fee will include physical therapy interval training, education, oxygen saturation monitoring and staff supervision. Medicare will cover a percentage of the cost for eligible individuals. Pre Program certification may be required by some insurances.
For more information call Second Wind: 603-433-4895.
Graduation and Maintenance Program
Completion of the program is celebrated with achievement certificates. Both you and your physician will receive a report of your progress.
The Maintenance Program helps to "maintain the gain." This is a self paid program; graduates receive a free month. A total of eight maintenance classes are offered each week. Days and times are:
Monday at 3:00pm - Seated Yoga
Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00am, 11:00am and 3:00pm
Friday at 1:00pm - One hour of supervised exercise
Cost is $20 to $40 per month depending on the number of visits.
Find a Physician
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Jonathan S. Bridges, MD
Seacoast Cardiology Associates, PA
2064 Woodbury Avenue
Newington Park, Building 1, Ste 103
Newington, NH 3801
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Frank A. Fedele, MD, FACC
Atlantic Cardiology Associates
333 Borthwick Avenue
Suite 401
Portsmouth, NH 3801
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Robert E. Helm, Jr., MD
Coastal Cardiothoracic & Vascular Associates
333 Borthwick Avenue
Suite 402
Portsmouth, NH 3801
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Victor B. Kim, MD
Coastal Cardiothoracic Associates
333 Borthwick Avenue
Suite 402
Portsmouth, NH 3801
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Erwey A. Teng, MD
Portsmouth Pulmonary Physicians
330 Borthwick Avenue, Suite 108
Portsmouth, NH 3801
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Locations
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Seacoast Cardiology Associates, PA
Directions
2064 Woodbury Avenue
Newington Park, Building 1, Ste 103
Newington, NH 3801 -
Coastal Cardiothoracic & Vascular Associates
Directions
333 Borthwick Avenue
Suite 402
Portsmouth, NH 3801
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