Drake Center: Specialized Medical & Rehabilitative Care

Outpatient Services

• Physical Therapy
• Aquatic Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
• Medical Psychology Services
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Multiple Sclerosis Management
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Peripheral Arterial Disease Rehabilitation
• Spasticity & Mobility Management
• Lymphedema Management
• Advanced Wound Care
• Pain Management
• Spine Management
• Diagnostic Services

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Most individuals with chronic lung disease — such as asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, or bronchiectasis (COPD) — work very hard to breathe and waste a great deal of energy in the process. Shortness of breath occurs with the slightest activity, which can frighten the person into avoiding activities that might trigger it. Muscles may then become deconditioned, and any further activity causes even more shortness of breath and anxiety.

Pulmonary rehabilitation may be the key to breathing easier, becoming more active and independent, and leading a more productive and happy life. Drake Center’s team of experts can help manage patient symptoms, reduce disability, and prevent complications. Our program is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. It serves as one of the satellite rehabilitation centers for National Emphysema Treatment Trial (NETT) participants at The Ohio State University and Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

How the process works

• Referral and evaluation process - a doctor’s order is needed to begin pulmonary rehabilitation at Drake Center. The patient will be scheduled for an evaluation by the pulmonary rehabilitation team. The Drake Center pulmonary team then develops an individualized plan for the person's education and exercise conditioning.
• Inpatient rehabilitation (Phase I) - if needed, this phase is initiated at Drake Center after the physician’s referral. Length varies according to needs.
• Early outpatient rehabilitation (Phase II)
• Maintenance exercise (Phases III and IV)
• Pulmonary support group
• Asthma education program

Other services

• Diagnostic testing (arterial blood gases, electrocardiograms, pulmonary function testing, overnight oximetry, exercise oximetry, and Holter monitoring; laboratory and radiology services also available)
• Respiratory therapy treatment and education
• Smoking cessation program
• Community fitness program

Call for more information

For more information on Drake Center's pulmonary rehabilitation program or to schedule an appointment, please call:

Local: 513-418-5867
Long-distance (toll-free): 800-948-0003 (ext. 5867)