Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a program of exercise, education and counseling designed to help patients live a healthier lifestyle while living with chronic respiratory disease.  This program will help patients to regain some strength, increase fitness levels, and learn how to maintain a maximum level of health and function.

The program offers the following;

• An 8 week pulmonary care program.
• Two supervised exercise sessions each week, offered in-clinic or virtually to support physical distancing.
• Education sessions to support healthy respiratory management. Topics include physiology of the lungs, exercise, medication use, nutrition, and social support.
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Who can attend?

Education is designed for patients living with the pulmonary diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).  Other respiratory conditions may be considered, such as:

• Asthma
• Bronchiectasis
• Chronic Bronchitis
• Emphysema

Please note: For those participants directed to attend an in-clinic class, the program is held at Bancroft Fitness, 16 Station Street, Bancroft.

www.bancroftfitness.com

Participants do require a referral from their primary care provider.  Please send referrals to the Bancroft Community Family Health Team using the fax number
613-332-5541.

For more information, contact the Bancroft Community Family Health Team at
613-332-1565.