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Welcome to LeConte Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
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Cardiopulmonary Rehab at LeConte Medical Center
Conveniently located inside the Dolly Parton Center for Women’s Services Building, providing both cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services. We have received certification to provide Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab.
LeConte Medical Center’s medically supervised Cardiopulmonary Rehab program seeks to safely restore physical fitness and function for patients who have recently had a serious cardiac or pulmonary event. Through exercise, education, counseling, and healthy lifestyle changes, patients regain confidence in exercising their heart and lungs through a structured and supervised program designed to reduce the risk of further complications from heart and lung disease.
Contact Us at LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville, TN
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Monday – Friday
8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Key Components of Cardiopulmonary Rehab at LeConte
- Medically supervised exercises — Our team will design a plan of care using aerobic exercise, strength training, and other functional activities.
- Tailored just for you — Your exercise program is customized to meet your needs. During your workout, you are monitored and continuously supervised by our staff.
- Regained health — We help you feel confident that your exercise is safe and that your exercise plan will be increased progressively to build and regain your strength and endurance.
- Communication with your physician — As a key component of your treatment plan, your progress is reported to your physician from the beginning to the end of your rehabilitative program.
- Education on modifying risk factors — Your wellness includes not only regular exercise, but also a heart-healthy eating plan and a healthy mindset. Your team will provide you with the education and assistance to restore you to the best of health.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Leaving the hospital is just the first step in recovering from a heart attack, heart surgery, or angioplasty. In order to help you begin and maintain a healthy lifestyle, the Cardiac Rehabilitation team tailors a program to specifically meet your needs.
Generally, you can expect the following from your program:
- Following clearance from the physician, an individualized exercise and diet program is outlined and implemented.
- Your exercise sessions last for 1-2 hours and meet 3-5 times a week for 8–10 weeks, close to home in Sevier and South Knoxville Counties.
- Heart monitoring is used to detect any irregular beats or changes in heart activity during exercise.
- Educational classes led by the Cardiac Rehabilitation team teach you and your family about the heart, heart disease, high-risk factors, and ways to reduce your risk for further heart damage.
- In addition to the classes, you (and your family, if needed) may receive private counseling to assist in modifying smoking habits and coping with stress.
- Counseling on diet and nutrition is also offered by a registered dietician for you and your family members, emphasizing topics such as healthy meal preparation, grocery shopping and dining out.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Chronic pulmonary disease is costly in both dollars and lives. Lung disease is the fifth leading cause of death and disability in Tennessee. These statistics justify our goal to reduce the number of people hospitalized or disabled with pulmonary symptoms. Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs have been proven to reduce hospital admissions and improve exercise tolerance in people with lung diseases.
Participants in our program may be suffering from:
- COPD
- Asthma
- Chronic bronchitis
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Other conditions that might impair the flow of air in and out of the lungs
An Individualized Pulmonary Rehab Program
Our Pulmonary Rehabilitation team — staffed by registered nurses, exercise physiologists, and respiratory therapists — provides individualized programs for exercise prescriptions, educational classes, and support services. Sessions are 2-3 times a week for 1-2 hours, for a total of 18-36 sessions.
During the sessions, patients can expect information on:
- Basic lung anatomy and function
- Symptom management
- Proper breathing techniques
- Nutrition recommendations
- Disease descriptions
- Medications
- Relaxation techniques
- Exercise therapy
- Smoking cessation
Most individuals are eligible for the program if they have lung disease.
Cost of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Most insurance policies cover Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation programs. We will contact your insurance company to see if you qualify.
After the Program
When the patient completes the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program, a final summary is compiled and forwarded to the primary care physician. We will assist you in developing a home exercise program to help keep your momentum going with safe and appropriate exercise.
Information for Heart Failure Patients
Covenant Health, the region’s top-performing healthcare network, includes our facilities at LeConte Medical Center. We have created a resource booklet for patients who are being treated for heart failure. This booklet includes helpful information, including:
- Details about heart failure
- How heart failure is diagnosed and treated
- Lifestyle information for those seeking to be as healthy and active as possible while dealing with heart failure
- Tracking sheets to record information that will be helpful for you and your healthcare provider
- A list of resources and services within Covenant Health
To read the booklet online or download a printable copy, click here.