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Dawn replied to the topic Exercise Routine in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 2 years, 6 months ago
Hi John,
My only suggestion would be to add a weight routine to your work out. I just finished my pulmonary therapy program at the hospital (medicare paid for 36 sessions) and they had me do 6 minutes of hand weights starting with 3# and building up to 4#. At home I’m up to 5# and do about 15 minutes at a time. I was told to condition my heart,…[Read more]
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Dawn replied to the topic Tailored Exercise Programs Beneficial for Patients with IPF/PF in the forum Pre/Post Lung Transplant 2 years, 7 months ago
Hello All,
Yes, i have been participating in pulmonary rehabilitation for the past three months at our local hospital and found it extremely beneficial! It has been paid for by Medicare so I’ve told the girls they are my all expense paid for personal trainers. I feel very blessed to have had this opportunity. This is a timely article for me since…[Read more]
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Dawn became a registered member 2 years, 9 months ago
Hello Dawn, thank you for joining your pulmonary fibrosis forum. Welcome!