North Jersey Therapy & Diagnostics Centers
What is Respiratory Therapy?
Respiratory Therapy, also known as Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary team approach that is designed to treat and educate patients with breathing difficulties from such diseases as:
- COPD
- Asthma
- Emphysema
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Post Lung Transplant
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Pre/Post Surgery
- Smoking
- Lung Cancer
Here at North Jersey Therapy & Diagnostic Center, we can help you breath better and get more out of life. You will enjoy your time with us and leave healthier and happier, with renewed vigor for life!
What are the benefits of Respiratory Therapy?
Pulmonary Rehabilitation can make a real difference in your life by:
- Decreasing shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing
- Increasing strength and endurance
- Decreasing stress
- Improving sleep
- Improving the undertake of daily tasks
- Reducing hospitalizations
- Reducing the risk of future problems
- Increasing daily functional capacity
- Helping you LIVE LONGER!
Program Highlights
- Weekly educational classes on normal & abnormal breathing including the causes of shortness of breath.
- Individual breathing exercise sessions
- Breathing endurance training with 1-on-1 assistance
- Group support sessions
- Goal setting and life style counseling
Respiratory Therapy Rationale & Goals
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary program which will inform you of the skills needed to expand you life and live fully with your disease. You will have individualized guidance from our staff on techniques to control breathlessness, prevent panic attacks and maximize endurance.
