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Madonna Proactive

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Madonna ProActive’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, an outpatient service of Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals, was developed using a holistic model, combining all aspects of a person's wellbeing including social, emotional, spiritual and intellectual health, as well as physical health.

Individuals will receive medical expertise in a supportive environment provided by a team who will work together to help them succeed.

It was designed to help heart surgery patients recover or possibly prevent the need for heart surgery for others. Starting with an individualized health assessment conducted by a cardiac nurse, our expert team works with participants to establish an individualized program to help them meet their fitness and health-related goals.

Because we believe you are an integral part of the goal-setting process, you are an active member of your Cardiac Rehabilitation team, which includes a cardiac nurse, exercise physiologist, health psychologist, registered dietitian and relaxation specialist.

To meet your goals, we will use approaches found in traditional cardiac programs such as monitored exercise, progressive activity and education. We will complement these traditional approaches with unique techniques including cardiac or chair-based yoga, guided imagery, relaxation techniques, massage, Tai Chi and heart-healthy cooking. We encourage you to select topics from each of our major educational categories that interest you: cardiac risk factor modification (to include smoking cessation), nutritional counseling, prescribed exercise and holistic health counseling.

The Cardiac Rehabilitation program at Madonna ProActive has met the strict standards set by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation to promote health and prevent disease through AACVPR Program Certification.

Program Certification and Recertification designation means the facility meets the essential standards of care described in the 4th Edition Guidelines for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Programs. Each program is reviewed by the AACVPR National Certification Committee and the AACVPR Board of Directors for final approval.

The mission of AACVPR is to reduce morbidity, mortality and disability from cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases through education, preventions, rehabilitation, research and aggressive disease management, through its integrative medicine programs and facility memberships.

Do you feel uncomfortable in a traditional fitness environment?

The cardiac team exercise physiologist will provide you with a step-by-step introduction to ProActive's exercise equipment. You will also be taught how to monitor your exercise during your workout and follow through on your program. You will begin Cardiac Rehabilitation under close supervision of the staff using heart monitors. This supervision will decrease as your health improves and you gain the knowledge, understanding and confidence to advance your exercise. Our goal is to help you become an independent member of ProActive within three to five months. ProActive offers a variety of exercise equipment for all fitness levels.

Whether you are looking to relax after the stress of surgery or you struggle with arthritis pain, the team at Madonna ProActive can provide you with the right environment, equipment and education to help you succeed.

The real difference in our program is the integration of traditional and holistic approaches to a program that is individualized just for you. We recognize you as the driving force in choosing key areas that will impact your health.

Because we limit class size, you will have optimal personal attention to address your individual needs. This ratio is ideal for both your monitored exercise, as well as your risk factor education. We understand that accepting your diagnosis and making lifestyle changes isn't easy. We will work one-on-one with you to set goals and provide the support you need to stay on track.

Does insurance cover cardiac rehabilitation? 

It is a Medicare-approved program that covers a variety of diagnoses including myocardial infarction (heart attack), open-heart bypass surgery, heart valve surgery and coronary stent placement. The program will be covered by most private health insurance plans with a physician referral.

Meet the Cardiac Rehab Team