Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation | MaineHealth Memorial Hospital

MaineHealth Memorial Hospital Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation provides expert cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and supervised exercise programs in North Conway, NH. Our cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs are certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) a rigorous accreditation process.

Improve your heart and lung health, close to home

Our mission is to provide a safe, caring, and compassionate environment for individuals interested in improving their health and well-being through regular physical activity and health education. Our friendly and professionally-trained staff of physicians, registered nurses, exercise specialists, nutritionists, and physical therapists will work with you to develop an exercise and wellness plan that is tailored to your needs. 

We offer personalized instruction in a structured and monitored group class setting. Our facility includes treadmills, ellipticals, stair steppers, recumbent bicycles, NuStep machines, stationary/spinning bikes, rowing machine, arm ergometers and a variety of weight training equipment. There is something for everyone to enjoy!

Cardiac rehabilitation

This program is designed to strengthen your heart and help you recover from a recent heart event or procedure. Services include:

• Monitored exercise 2-3 times a week
• Health education to help you manage and improve cardiac risk factors
• Individual care plans
• Support from staff and other people recovering from a heart event

The program has received a three-year national certification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), .

Pulmonary rehabilitation 

After a diagnosis of lung disease such as COPD, this monitored exercise program meets two to three times a week and is designed to strengthen your heart and lungs with special focus on energy conservation and better breathing techniques to enhance your quality of life. Services include:

• Exercise to improve your overall physical fitness
• Breathing exercises to reduce shortness of breath
• Energy saving tips to improve your ability to do daily tasks
• Education about your lung disease and how best to manage your symptoms
• Support from staff and other people living with COPD

Pulmonary rehab can improve your quality of life, reduce hospital stays and help you manage your symptoms.

Fresh Start Wellness Program

This program is designated to help any individual who wants to improve stamina, strength, and flexibility. You will learn how to enhance your sense of well-being through health education. Those with chronic health issues such as arthritis, chronic pain, diabetes, history of heart disease (PVD, CHF), orthopedic concerns, osteoporosis and obesity are just a few who will benefit greatly through our gentle, individualized approach to exercise.