Pulmonary Disease

Did you know: More than 16 million Americans have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Millions more have it and don’t know it.

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What is pulmonary disease?

Pulmonary disease (also called a respiratory disease or lung disorder) can impact the lungs and the respiratory system. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, lung cancer, pneumonia, and pulmonary fibrosis are included. For any individuals challenged by chronic pulmonary disease, the Breathe Free program can help.

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How can the Breathe Free program help?

This program helps improve pacing and energy conservation through the following methods:

  • A combination of breathing exercises and functional activities while stressing pacing and energy conservation.
  • An individualized approach to effective breathing and activity for those challenged by chronic pulmonary disease

Beyond Physical Therapy for Pulmonary Disease

If you have recently been diagnosed with Pulmonary Disease, or are worried it has been undiagnosed, contact your nearest Ivy Rehab Network clinic for an evaluation. Our friendly and skilled therapists offer a variety of therapy options to help patients manage the disease and continue their favorite activities.

1Nhlbi.nih.gov. (2020). COPD Learn More Breathe Better® | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). [online] Available at: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/education-and-awareness/copd-learn-more-breathe-better [Accessed 13 Feb. 2020].

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Excellent4.8★★★★★ review us on ★★★★★ I was very satisfied with my care at Excel Physical Therapy in Cresskill. Matt and Samantha are great physical therapist’s and had a great care plan for me. Highly recommended.Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Cresskill ★★★★★ My son went to ivy kids for a little over a year and his speech and pronunciation, improved tremendously. The staff and the therapists are great, friendly, and accommodating. Highly recommended.Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Norfolk ★★★★★ I am so thankful for Denise. Her experience, caring spirit, professionalism, ability to make you feel comfortable to trust her, is remarkable. Her ability to make you feel heard and seen is amazing. Denise is definitely gifted. I feel like a new person and this is just the beginning. I can’t imagine how good I am going to feel in 3 weeks with less tightness and more mobility. The facility is bright and clean the receptionist is very nice. I would highly recommend.Response from the ownerThat’s wonderful to hear – thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Grand Blanc ★★★★★ Excellent P/T from Nikolas Rivera atExcel(Ivyrehab). Improvement was almost immediate.He game detailed instructions for my at home P/T after I left the facility.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Cresskill ★★★★★ I can not say enough positives about my experiences being treated by Dr. Michael Haas. Considering that I came to him struggling with herniated discs, sciatica, Rheumatoid arthritis, and Osteoarthritis, I never expected to be able to hike a several-kilometer hike through Spain and feel like I could go further when it was over. Dr. Haas is talented, using manual physical techniques and diversifying the exercises he taught me to do at home. Treatment in such a friendly environment is worth the drive from South Charlotte to the Indian Trail. Without his supportive care, I can’t imagine how far I’ve come and will keep coming until I believe I have met my full potential. I’ll always be grateful for showing up at his clinic.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Indian Trail ★★★★★ Incredibly friendly staff and therapist. We made excellent progress in a short amount of time. The other patients were also great to talk with. A+Response from the ownerIt’s great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, West Deptford ★★★★★ We had a great experience at Ivy Rehab! Our baby received PT services for what turned out to be a complex and rare condition. Cassie was amazing at listening to our concerns and working with us each week on a care plan. We always felt empowered as parents and confident leaving each session knowing how we could continue to work on progress at home. Cassie is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, motivating, and has a great sense of humor, keeping our girl intrigued for the full session. The entire staff seems warm and welcoming. The woman at the front desk is just wonderful. Welcomes everyone with an infectious smile, radiates positivity, and made scheduling and payments a breeze. We had a few sessions with Savannah and another therapist (sorry can’t remember name!) and they were also amazing. Highly recommend Ivy!Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Newark ★★★★★ David is an excellent Physical Therapist who has a thorough knowledge and understanding of kinesiology and anatomy. Through evaluation, he identified the source of my shoulder pain and developed a progressive plan to get me back to normal function with no pain. He explained the “why” behind my pain, along with what and how to strengthen and lengthen the supporting structure. I would highly recommend David for athletes and active/aging athletes who want to keep moving or get back to moving.Response from the ownerThat’s wonderful to hear – thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! – The team at Back in Action Physical Therapy, Apex ★★★★★ Big thanks to Jenna and all the staff and therapists at ABC Pediatric Therapy! Jenna and team provided the best care to my son during his time there and were so helpful in building his strength and balance and increasing his confidence. Everyone was so welcoming, friendly and a joy to talk to during each session. I truly appreciate all the support, guidance and care they provided. It takes a special, caring person to do what they do and the team at ABC is just that!Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at ABC Pediatric Therapy, Beavercreek ★★★★★ This is a great Physical Therapy facility. Aaron and Jon focus on results and track progress systematically. You won’t be stuck going to physical therapy forever and seeing limited benefits. They truly care about their patients/clients. The team fosters a friendly atmosphere and lots of comradery between the therapists and their staff. They keep a tight schedule but make sure that they don’t over book so that everyone gets enough individual time.I had my physical therapy for Plantar Facitiis done with Aaron and I can’t say enough great things about him. He’s very amicable and diligent in my treatment and makes time to get to know me as well. So I felt very comfortable in his care. He went above and beyond in both curing my Plantar Fasciitis but also when he found out that I was pregnant made suggestions that improved my lower back pain and overall pregnancy health.My husband sprained his ankle and worked with Jon. He also had a fantastic experience with Jon, who created a plan that really worked with his schedule both with home exercises and in center visits. He was able to get back on his ankle with no lingering pain after just two months.You really can’t go wrong with either physical therapists. So grateful to have them so close by! Highly recommended!Response from the ownerThat’s wonderful to hear – thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Westfield ★★★★★ Tyler and the team at Ivy Rehab literally changed my life.After a complete Achilles rupture, I was devastated.I knew it was going to be a long road ahead.But with their guidance, compassion, positive outlook, motivating environment, and unparalleled expertise, I literally got back on my feet with a level of confidence and excitement that I did not know was possible.I put in the work as they cheered for me, believing in my capabilities with every single microstep and big step throughout my recovery.I cannot recommend this rehab center more enthusiastically!Response from the ownerIt’s great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Conshohocken ★★★★★ I had a very successful outcome at PTW Montgomeryville thanks to their highly skilled team. They made it clear that if I worked with them I could achieve much greater mobility. The mobility results were realized and my pain is virtually gone as long as I follow the routine. No meds needed. This euphoric new life gave me the incentive to transition into their FITNESS PROGRAM!!!! I LIVE IT AND LOVE IT. This is the strongest I have been since the accident so many years ago. My sincere thanks to the team and especially Kaitlin, Matt, Stephanie and Laura. Consummate professionals!Response from the ownerIt’s great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at PTW, North Wales ★★★★★ My rehab at Ivy has been a blessing. I tore my rotator cuff and they were so knowledgeable about how to help me. The staff was so great. From the front desk to the therapists. ❤️Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words, we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab PT, Moorestown ★★★★★ My experience with Main Line/Exton from the first phone call to schedule appointments through my therapy to date has been great! The staff has been friendly, professional and helpful throughout. Special thank you to Tim for the exceptional care in getting my hand working again. He is truly an asset to Main Line. Thank you all!! ★★★★★ I can’t recommend this place enough! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warmth and professionalism. The entire staff is incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and dedicated to helping each patient achieve their goals.My therapist, Caroline, is outstanding. They take the time to fully understand my injury and developed a personalized treatment plan that not only addressed my pain but also helped me regain strength and mobility. Every session is well-organized, and the staff is always patient and encouraging, making sure I felt comfortable and confident with the exercises.Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Hoboken – Midtown ★★★★★ I’ve been coming here to treat a badly sprained ankle that had been agonizing me for months. Jenna got me squared away with patience and creative exercises to challenge me. I ended up having surgery to correct a torn ligament (from the original injury) and I immediately went back to see Jenna for my post-operative treatment. I wouldn’t go anywhere else if I needed PT. ★★★★★ I had the absolute pleasure of working with Lauryn and the wonderful team at Ivy for both my shoulder and neck. Over the course of 6 months, they tailored a regimen for me that changed, as I improved, to greater assist with my recovery. My last day was 3 days ago and it was bittersweet. On one hand, I am recovered and can life my life far better now than the first day I stepped into Ivy. On the other hand, I will not be able to spend my Tuesdays and Thursdays with such a lovely group of individuals. If anyone is looking for a physical therapist, I cannot recommend this place enough!Response from the ownerIt’s great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Hoboken – Midtown ★★★★★ I cannot recommend this facility enough. The expertise and care that these therapists show makes going through something as difficult as therapy easier. I travel past many other therapy offices because the therapists and staff are fantastic here. My family has used this office for many years/injuries.Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Island Park ★★★★★ My son has a speech delay. At two and a half years old his vocabulary was 10-20 words. He has been working with ABC therapy for 10 months and his vocabulary has increased ten fold. The staff is amazing and very helpful. They find times to fit your child in with your crazy schedules. We are extremely happy that we have chosen to be a part of ABC Pediatric Therapy. ★★★★★ Far and above any PT I have ever used. Actually listen and craft your therapy based on your needs, goals, and how you are feeling. It isn’t just a mill of the same therapy plan for everyone. They actually pay attention and care. And the facility is top notch and clean. Far better than anything else in the area.Response from the ownerThank you so much for the amazing review. We are happy to hear that you have had such a good experience here. We truly do care about our patients and providing a program that is specific to their needs! ★★★★★ We have had a wonderful experience at Ivy Rehab for Kids. My child has been going there since January of 2023 for PT and OT. The therapists are fun and engaging, always give me tips and ideas on how to incorporate therapy at home, and always listen to any and all concerns we have. The office staff are great. They work hard to find times and availability that fit our schedule.i appreciate their hard work!Response from the ownerThat’s wonderful to hear – thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Newark js_loader