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Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Northern Virginia

AACVPR Certified Program logoCertified through the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), the Inova Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is a medically supervised, therapeutic treatment program designed to help patients with pulmonary disease improve their quality of life and exercise capacity. Respiratory therapists, exercise physiologists and registered dietitians work together to develop individualized programs for each patient’s unique needs.

Pulmonary rehabilitation is offered at Inova Fairfax, Inova Alexandria and Inova Loudoun hospitals. A self-pay group Pulmonary Wellness Program is also offered at all three locations for graduates of the rehabilitation program.

Who should have pulmonary rehabilitation?

Patients with chronic lung and respiratory disease including:

Please Note: You must have a physician’s referral for comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation

Patients will learn:

  • Breathing techniques
  • Exercise and safe exercise progression
  • How to manage your lung disease
  • Infection prevention
  • Proper use of medications
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Nutrition planning
  • Stress/anxiety management
  • Energy conservation
  • Fall Prevention
  • Healthy sleep habits
  • Planning for advanced directives

Program benefits

  • Reduced shortness of breath
  • Better understanding of how to manage lung disease
  • Overall empowerment to be more active, social and independent
  • Improved quality of life
  • Improved strength and endurance
  • Improved control of breathing
  • Improved self-confidence and sense of well-being
  • Improved appetite and sleep patterns
  • Improved control of stress/anxiety
  • Decreased hospitalizations

Learn more about the program at each location

Pulmonary rehabilitation locations