Cardiac Rehabilitation And Support

Condell's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program offers three phases to help patients achieve optimal health. Our professional team designs an exercise and education program that fits each patient's lifestyle and personal goals. The patient's family is also encouraged to take an active role in the patient's rehabilitation process.

A cardiologist directs the program, which is administered by registered nurses, exercise physiologists, educators and dietitians. The Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is conveniently located at the Centre Clubs in Libertyville and Gurnee. For specific information, contact the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in Libertyville at (847) 990-5785 or Gurnee at (847) 625-4785.

Condell Day Center vans can provide transportation to the Centre Clubs or any other Condell facility, 6:30 am to 6 pm Monday - Friday. $12 round-trip. Call us (847) 990-5828.

How can Condell's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program help?

• Increases self-confidence in living without fear of further damaging the heart
• Improves cardiovascular fitness level
• Increases work capacity and tolerance for exercise
• Monitors blood pressure, blood lipids and glucose tolerance
• Increases knowledge of risk factors for the progression of heart disease
• Helps effectively manage stress
• Encourages the commitment to making positive lifestyle changes, including diet modification
• Fosters relationships with other cardiac patients and their families who can offer support, friendship and encouragement

Three Phases of Cardiac Rehabilitation

Phase I

• Begins in the hospital after a heart attack, open heart surgery or angioplasty
• Teaches patients and families about exercise, diet and controlling risk factors
• Guides and encourages patients to sit up and take a few steps as soon as possible after surgery
• Helps the patient develop an exercise plan to use when returning home

Phase II

• Begins following surgery or angioplasty after discharge from the hospital
• Involves exercise at Centre Club for an hour, three times a week
• Monitors patients with special equipment by healthcare professionals
• Educational classes on cardiovascular disease, diet and stress management

Phase III, also known as Young at Heart

• A less structured exercise program that promotes ongoing cardiac improvement and maintenance
• Is designed to foster continued motivation and supervised exercise for cardiac patients