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Cardiac, Pulmonary & PAD Rehabilitation

Mile Bluff Medical Center offers three specialized rehabilitation programs:

  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Rehabilitation

These programs help individuals improve their health, manage chronic conditions, and build confidence through supervised exercise, education, and ongoing support.

All programs are led by registered nurses and an exercise physiologist who work closely with each participant's healthcare providers. Respiratory therapists are available for questions when needed , and dietitians provide nutrition education—all to support your safe, personalized recovery.

Mile Bluff’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program is certified through the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).

Cardiac Rehabilitation

You Can Have a Happier, Healthier Heart

Cardiac rehabilitation provides monitored exercise, education, and support for individuals with heart failure, a history of heart attack, heart surgery, or other cardiac procedures.

What to Expect

Participants typically attend three sessions per week, for up to 36 sessions. Each visit includes:

  • Individual assessment
  • Continuous cardiac monitoring
  • Ongoing communication between all members of the care team

The goal is to support a safe recovery and help participants make meaningful lifestyle changes that reduce their risk for future heart disease.

Benefits of Cardiac Rehab

  • Improved cardiovascular strength and endurance
  • Better management of heart‑related symptoms
  • Increased confidence in daily activities
  • Support in reducing risk factors for future cardiac events

Education & Support Topics

Cardiac rehab may include assistance with:

  • Managing stress
  • Controlling blood pressure
  • Losing weight
  • Quitting smoking
  • Managing diabetes
  • Beginning an exercise program
  • Making informed nutrition choices

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Strengthen Your Lungs & Start Breathing Easier Again

Pulmonary rehabilitation is designed for individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other chronic lung conditions. The program combines supervised exercise with education to help participants improve strength, endurance, and daily function.

Participants meet three times a week for exercise and education sessions.

What To Expect

Pulmonary rehab helps individuals:

  • Reduce and control breathing difficulties
  • Understand their diagnosis and treatment options
  • Cope with chronic lung disease
  • Maintain healthy habits such as smoking cessation, good nutrition, and regular exercise

Benefits of Pulmonary Rehab

  • Decreased symptoms of lung disease
  • Improved ability to perform daily activities
  • Increased exercise capacity
  • Better management of anxiety and depression

Education & Support Topics

Participants receive guidance on:

  • Medication use
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Diet, nutrition, and weight control
  • Breathing retraining
  • Strategies for managing breathing problems
  • Symptom assessment and when to seek medical care

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Rehabilitation

Walking Therapy Relieves Peripheral Artery Disease Symptoms

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) occurs when plaque builds up in the leg arteries, reducing blood flow. This increases the risk of heart attack and stroke and often causes leg pain during walking.

Common Signs & Symptoms

  • Leg or muscle pain when walking that improves with rest
  • Foot or toe pain at rest, often disturbing sleep
  • Slow‑healing wounds or ulcers on the feet or toes

Research shows that structured walking programs can be one of the most effective treatments for PAD—often more effective than medication or surgery for improving walking distance and reducing pain.

What To Expect

Mile Bluff’s Health Promotion Department offers a 12‑week PAD Rehabilitation Program.

Benefits of PAD Rehab

  • Reduced leg pain and cramping during walking
  • Improved walking distance and endurance
  • Better circulation and symptom control
  • Lowered risk of heart attack and stroke
  • Support in adopting long‑lasting healthy habits

Education & Support Topics

Rehabilitation may include help with:

  • Managing blood pressure
  • Losing weight
  • Quitting smoking
  • Managing diabetes
  • Lowering cholesterol
  • Making informed nutrition choices
  • Proper foot and wound care
  • Medication management
  • Beginning and maintaining a walking program

If you would like more information about Cardiac Rehab, Pulmonary Rehab, or PAD Rehabilitation, call Mile Bluff’s Health Promotion Department at 608-847-1845.

Exercise Gym

Mile Bluff’s Health Promotion Department provides a welcoming, fully equipped gym designed to support patients participating in Cardiac, Pulmonary, and Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Rehabilitation. This supervised environment gives individuals a safe place to build strength, improve endurance, and learn how to exercise with confidence as they manage their heart or lung condition.

Medical Insurance Coverage

Insurance companies generally cover these programs, although you may want to check your plan to determine copays or other requirements. If this program is not a covered benefit, we can help you pursue other resources that may be available.