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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Gym

An 8-week, twice a week multidisciplinary group gym exercise and education program to improve exercise capacity and quality of life, and to enable self-management, for people with chronic respiratory disease and for people prior to and post lung surgery/transplant. 

Oxygen may be provided in the gym for exercise if needed.

Who to Refer

Those with chronic respiratory disease and for people prior to and post lung surgery/transplant.

Referral Criteria

A client that: 

  1. Is a resident of the Sutherland Shire
  2. Has a chronic respiratory condition, is for lung surgery or has had recent lung surgery
  3. Has the ability to follow instructions
  4. Has the ability to use some gym equipment
  5. Is motivated to continue an independent exercise regime at home 

Exclusion Criteria: 

  1. Severe cognitive impairment
  2. Blind
  3. Infection that places other participants at risk
  4. People unable to walk independently (with or without walking aid)
  5. If modified exercise is likely to exacerbate conditions
  6. Has completed the program within the last 2 years
How to Refer

Mark attention Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Referrals accepted from any healthcare provider.

  1. Electronic Medical Record (eMR) referral (TSH) to Southcare Community or
  2. Fax an Access and Referral Intake Form to (02) 9540 7869 or
  3. Scan and email an Access and Referral Intake Form to SESLHD-SouthCareIntake@health.nsw.gov.au
Is there a waiting list?

Yes

Waiting list details

A prioritisation tool is utilised to triage referrals. Priority is given to clients with a recent history of lung surgery or hospital admission for COPD exacerbation, or for lung surgery/transplant work up.

Those who have completed the program within the last 2 years will not be accepted.

Approximate cost

Donations towards gym equipment are welcome. 

Limited bus transport to and from the outpatient gym is available for residents of the Sutherland Shire at a cost of $5 per session.

Hours/Days of Operation

Assessments run via telehealth & clinic 

Clinic days: Wednesday & Thursday 

Exercise groups run 11:30am - 3:30pm Tuesday & Friday
 

Do you need an Interpreter?

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us by telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak, and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and us on 9540 7540.