Cardiac Rehab

• Physician approval is required to participate in the program and monthly progress reports are sent to keep the physician informed of your progress.
• Exercise program is supervised by trained health care professionals, including a registered nurse.
• Heart rate is monitored by telemetry and each participant is taught how to take his own pulse.
• Blood pressure is taken before, during and after each session.
• Program participants use a variety of exercise equipment, including air bikes, recumbent bikes, arm ergometers, treadmills, an indoor walking track and dumbbells.

We will obtain your  medical history and physician clearance.
We will assist you in meeting your goals to improve your health and quality of life.

Phase I - The Hospital Setting

The first phase begins while the patient is in the hospital for cardiac diagnostic testing or after a cardiac event, intervention or surgery. Introductory educational materials are provided, and supervised progressive activity is enacted.

Phase II - Outpatient Rehab

The second phase is a monitored exercise program conducted on an outpatient basis in the cardiac rehab area of the OCH HealthPlex. Rehab sessions are every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Your insurance company will determine the amount of visits you are pre-certified for based on your condition. Phase II is focused on continued education and supervised exercise. Each participant's blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiac rhythm is monitored closely throughout each exercise session, which is based upon your personal capability and health status.

Phase III - Maintenance Program

After completing Phase II, participants continue exercising three times a week through a maintenance program with limited supervision to encourage independence. Rehab sessions meet every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Health care professionals monitor each participant's blood pressure before and after exercise, and obtain telemetry strips once a week. Exercise instructors are available to assist as needed. Phase III includes a $50 out-of-pocket expense.

Cardiac rehabilitation Phase II is reimbursed by Medicare Part B and by most insurance companies.  We will contact your insurance company and complete any necessary pre-certification requirements.