Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at UPMC Kane provides exercise and education to those who have had a heart emergency or surgery within the past year. The program consists of three parts:

• Individually designed exercise program.
• Monitored exercise.
• Structured patient education.

A team of health care providers will assist you, including:

• A physician
• Staff experienced in kinesiology and exercise physiology
• A dietitian
• A diabetic counselor

Our staff will closely monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, and other vital signs during activity.

Our Services

• Heart and vascular.

Exercise

Exercise is a vital part of your recovery. Benefits of regular exercise include:

• Reduced risk of heart disease and arteriosclerosis
• Decreased blood pressure
• Decreased low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol
• Decreased back pain
• Reduced need for medication for some individuals
• Improved functional capacity of the heart and cardio-respiratory system
• Stabilization of, and possible elimination of, diabetes

Weight-bearing exercise offers additional benefits of increasing the following:

• Strength
• Stamina
• Endurance
• Flexibility
• Range of motion
• Weight loss
• Metabolism
• Bone strength

Who Can Join

If you have had a heart emergency — such as a heart attack, stent, or bypass surgery — within the past year, you are a candidate for cardiac rehabilitation. This program is approved by most medical insurance companies and requires a prescription from your doctor. Before beginning the program, check with your medical insurance company to see if you are covered.

SilverSneakers® and Silver&Fit®

UPMC Kane is a SilverSneakers® and Silver&Fit® facility. We offer memberships to those desiring to be healthy and fit.

Some medical insurance companies cover the SilverSneakers and Sliver&Fit programs. Contact your insurance company to find out if you are covered and to enroll.

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