Rehabilitation Programs
Memorial Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab and Medical Fitness offers hospital-based programs instructed by a team of experienced physiologists (exercise doctors), therapists, dietitians and certified exercise instructors with expertise in rehabilitating patients with the following conditions:
- Bariatric (weight-loss) surgery
- Cancer
- Heart disease
- Joint replacement surgery
- Parkinson’s disease
- Pulmonary disease
We also offer prevention programs for those who are at risk for certain health conditions, including high blood pressure, obesity and more.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Our Phase II (outpatient) Cardiac Rehabilitation assists you and your family in the physical and emotional recovery following a heart event, like a heart attack or heart surgery.
It continues your Phase I (inpatient or hospital-based) Cardiac Rehabilitation.
What to Expect
The outpatient Cardiac Rehab program includes individual and group education sessions, stress management classes and exercise sessions. You’ll receive:
- Comprehensive, progressive, individualized workout routines
- Pre- and post-workout assessment of vital signs and symptoms
- Continuous monitoring during exercise sessions
- Ongoing blood pressure and heart rate assessments during exercise sessions
- Physician, registered nurse and clinical exercise physiologist attend each exercise session
- Education and support
- Regular progress reporting to your referring physician
Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation is available at two locations in Hollywood and Pembroke Pines.
A physician referral is required.
The program is typically covered by insurance.
Bariatrics Fitness Program
After having weight-loss surgery, patients are referred to our hospital-based Bariatric Weight-Loss Medical Exercise Program. This welcoming environment is made up of a team of experienced staff who will help you reach your fitness goals safely through individual and group education sessions. Our supervised exercise programs include the following to ensure a smooth transition:
- Clinical Exercise Physiologist designed exercise prescriptions
- Recommendations based on individual goals, medical history and fitness level
- Development of sustainable exercise habits
- Assessment and monitoring