Northwest Therapy Center
1115 N Northgate Way, Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: (206) 525-1010, Fax: (206) 523-9101 http://www.NorthwestTherapyCenter.com

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Respiratory therapy, physical therapy, and social work are utilized to achieve the best results for pulmonary therapy.Our pulmonary rehabilitation service is a unique multi-disciplinary approach including assessments by our respiratory therapist, physical therapist, and social worker. Working together, as a team, allows us to better assist you toward achieving your goals.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation benefits conditions such as:

  • Lung Disease
  • Shortness of Breath Asthma, COPD, Emphysema
  • Pulmonary Hypertension, Chronic Bronchitis
  • Restrictive Lung Disease (Sjogren's, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Asbestosis)
  • Lupus, Trauma Related Injury to the Lungs
  • Sarcoidosis, Bronchiectasis, Lung Cancer Sleep Apnea
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis

Our Pulmonary Rehabilitation team provides:

  • Respiratory Therapist:
    • Focus on Breathing Mechanics/Education/Energy Conservation
    • Aerobic Conditioning and Endurance for Improved Efficiency
    • Pacing, Medication Mechanics

  • Physical Therapist:
    • Strength/Balance/Walking Mechanics
    • Postural Education/Energy Conservation
    • Assigns a home exercise program to maintain strength/coordination gains
    • Looks for orthopedic complications to therapy and makes appropriate adjustment to plans of treatment

  • Clinical Social Worker:
    • Resource Center for Services in Community
    • Smoking Cessation Service
    • Support for Adjustment, Grief, Depression, and Socialization Disorders
    • Weight management, Nutrition Support
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Proven benefits include:

  1. Improved sense of well-being
  2. Fewer Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbations
  3. Less hospitalizations
  4. Increased energy
  5. Enhanced sleep
  6. Improved functional independence and quality of life

Pulmonary rehabilitation patients will learn to:

  1. Reduce and control breathing difficulties
  2. Understand the medical condition affecting their lungs, treatment options, and coping strategies
  3. Manage the medical condition and reduce dependence on health professionals and costly medical interventions
  4. Maintain healthy behaviors such as smoking cessation, good nutrition, stress management, and exercise
  5. Conserve energy with pacing and planning

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Brochure (pdf, 1.8 mb)