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Breathe easier and do more of what you love.
Supervised exercise, breathing retraining and education for people living with chronic lung disease.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is part of Rapid Therapy's Medicare-certified CORF, coordinated with your physician and full rehab team.
What is a CORF? →Part of your CORF care
Lung disease doesn't have to shrink your world
When breathing gets hard, it's natural to move less. Moving less weakens your muscles, and weaker muscles need more oxygen, which makes breathing even harder. Pulmonary rehabilitation breaks that cycle.
Our respiratory therapists combine monitored exercise with breathing techniques and education, so everyday activities take less effort and you feel more in control of your symptoms.
Who it helps
- COPD
- Emphysema
- Chronic bronchitis
- Asthma
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
- Before or after lung surgery
- Ongoing breathlessness after illness
What your program includes
Your plan is built at your first visit and reviewed regularly with your doctor.
- Monitored exercise Oxygen and heart rate tracked
- Breathing retraining Pursed-lip and diaphragm breathing
- Strength training Arms and legs for daily tasks
- Energy conservation Pace your day with less fatigue
- Education Medications, inhalers and flare-ups
- Progress testing Re-tested against your starting point
What to expect
Referral
Your pulmonologist or primary doctor sends a referral.
Baseline testing
We measure your breathing, oxygen and endurance.
Group or one-on-one sessions
Several supervised sessions each week.
Re-test and home plan
Compare results and keep your gains at home.
Questions about pulmonary rehabilitation
Call (818) 365-9690 if your question isn't answered here.
Does Medicare cover pulmonary rehab?
Medicare Part B covers pulmonary rehabilitation for people with moderate to very severe COPD when a doctor refers them. Some other conditions and plans may also be covered, so call us to check yours.
I use oxygen. Can I still do this?
Yes. Many of our patients use oxygen. We monitor your levels throughout each session and adjust as needed.
How long is a program?
Programs usually run for several weeks with a few sessions per week. Your exact schedule depends on your condition and your doctor's orders.
Will this cure my lung disease?
Pulmonary rehab doesn't reverse lung damage, but it can help you breathe more efficiently, build stamina and manage symptoms so daily life feels easier.
