The program includes:
- Primary presentation in the clinic
- medical history, including family history
- general clinical examination
- conducting respiratory tests
- CT / MRI / X-ray examination
- bronchoscopy (if indicated)
- individual rehabilitation program, which includes:
- chest massage
- air treatments
- oxygen therapy
- physiotherapy
- сorrection of body weight
- weaning from smoking
- pulmonary lavage
- breathing exercises
- training of respiratory muscles
- balneotherapy
- therapeutic inhalation
- procedure of thermal and aerosol
- restorative and tempering procedures
- psychological rehabilitation
- occupational Therapy
- behavioral Therapy
- and etc.
- constant care nurses
- stay in the hospital with full board
- symptomatic and drug therapy
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About the department
The Department of Pulmonary Rehabilitation at the MEDIAN Rehabilitation Clinic Heiligendamm provides highly effective rehabilitation for patients who have suffered various diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract. The department mostly admits patients with bronchial asthma, recurrent and chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary emphysema and other lung diseases. In addition, the department's specialists provide rehabilitation for the patients after lung surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy in lung cancer. As of today, the department's doctors widely use in their clinical practice a special rehabilitation program elaborated for the patients after severe forms of Covid-19 infection. An important part of the therapeutic process is special training, during which the doctors inform the patients about their disease, healthy lifestyle with this pathology and possible health risks. Each rehabilitation program is unique and developed taking into account the specific clinical indications of the patient. The Chief Physician of the department is Dr. med. Jördis Frommhold.
The main goal of pulmonary rehabilitation is to normalize the functioning of the respiratory system after disease, restore the vitality of the body, eliminate mobility restrictions and, if necessary, restore the patient's work capacity. In addition, the rehabilitation measures help prevent the recurrence of a pulmonary disease. The optimal set of rehabilitation procedures is appointed for each patient individually. The rehabilitation treatment is based on such methods as therapeutic exercises, breathing exercises, sports therapy and ergometer training. The rehabilitation in the department becomes the first stage of recovery to improve the patient's health and teach him various exercises, which he can perform on his own at home. The department's specialists provide patients with recommendations on lifestyle modification (for example, smoking cessation), which also have a positive effect on the state of the respiratory system and the whole body. If the patients have such concomitant diseases as cachexia, obesity, vascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, lipid metabolism disorders, they are provided with consultations from the highly qualified specialists (therapists, cardiologists, nutritionists, etc.). A psychological care from the competent psychologists allows the patients to cope with anxiety and depression, which they can often experience due to the disease. It should be noted that the location of a medical facility in a resort town on the coast of the Baltic Sea also contributes to the overall health improvement.
The department's special offer is the rehabilitation for patients who have suffered severe forms of Covid-19 infection. The doctors of the department admit patients after severe pneumonia, those who were on artificial ventilation for a long time, and also those who suffer from respiratory failure due to lung lesions caused by an infectious disease. The key goal of the rehabilitation of patients is to restore significantly reduced pulmonary function after the coronavirus infection. The rehabilitation program is based on an individually selected set of physical exercises and breathing exercises. The rehabilitation treatment takes place on an inpatient basis. The duration of the rehabilitation program is 21 days.
The health of the patients is in good hands of a large professional team of doctors and nursing staff with successful clinical experience. The specialists competently combine all available rehabilitation treatments, thanks to which they manage to achieve the outstanding results. In addition, the department's rehabilitation therapists support patients in every possible way, motivate them and try to establish a friendly and trusting relationship with them.
The department specializes in the rehabilitation of patients with the following respiratory diseases:
- Bronchial asthma
- Recurrent and chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Chronic inflammation of the paranasal sinuses
- Allergic rhinitis
- Food intolerance
- Pathological conditions after lung surgery, including after operations to remove malignant lung tumors, chemotherapy and radiation therapy in lung cancer
- Pathological conditions after pneumonia and pulmonary embolism
- Respiratory failure due to long-term oxygen therapy
- Sleep-related breathing disorders
- Allergic alveolitis
- Pulmonary fibrosis and its consequences
- Pulmonary emphysema and its consequences
- Pneumoconiosis
- Other diseases and pathological conditions
The department's range of rehabilitation methods includes:
- Physiotherapy with a special focus on respiratory muscle training
- Inhalation therapy
- Breathing exercises
- Muscle building workouts in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Special trainings on particular diseases (for example, bronchial asthma)
- Kneipp therapy (hydrotherapy)
- Special rehabilitation program for patients after severe forms of Covid-19 infection
- Psycho-oncological care
- Relaxation techniques
- Smoking cessation programs
- Climatotherapy
- Other therapies
Photo of the doctor: (c) MEDIAN Klinik Heiligendamm
About hospital
The MEDIAN Rehabilitation Clinic Heiligendamm is a modern highly specialized medical facility where the patients with diseases of the respiratory system and psychosomatic disorders receive a high quality rehabilitation treatment of the European standard. As of today, the clinic also offers a special rehabilitation program for patients who have suffered severe forms of Covid-19 infection.
Founded in 1997, the rehabilitation clinic is located in a picturesque German resort town on the coast of the Baltic Sea. The town is famous for its healing climate, which also has a beneficial effect on the recovery of the patients' health. The rehabilitation center is part of the largest German medical network called MEDIAN Kliniken Group, which enjoys the status of a leading provider of medical services not only in Germany, but also in Europe.
When admitted to the clinic, the rehabilitation therapists comprehensively assess the patient's state of health, study his medical history and decide on the advisability of certain rehabilitation measures. The rehabilitation center has at its disposal modern infrastructure, well-equipped treatment rooms for inhalation therapy, Kneipp therapy, electrotherapy, massage, as well as spacious rooms with all the necessary equipment for physiotherapy, sports therapy, halls with pools for water aerobics, etc. In most cases, the patient requires hospitalization, but it is also possible to conduct rehabilitation on an outpatient basis. Each patient benefits from the rehabilitation treatment under close medical supervision.
The concept of the medical care in the clinic is based on a humane, respectful and friendly attitude towards each patient. Both doctors and nursing staff of the rehabilitation center devote sufficient time to communication with their patients, support and motivate them on their way to recovery. Great attention is paid not only to the high quality results of the rehabilitation, but also to the achievement of the patient's inner harmony impaired due to pathology.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the MEDIAN Rehabilitation Clinic Heiligendamm live in comfortable single rooms with a modern design. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. Many patient rooms are specially equipped in order to meet the needs of disabled people. The standard patient room furnishings include an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a table and a chair for receiving visitors, a telephone and a TV. The patient rooms also have Wi-Fi.
If desired, the patients can live in enhanced-comfort rooms. They are additionally equipped with upholstered furniture, a mini fridge and a safe for storing valuables.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered tasty and balanced three meals a day. The patients have a daily choice of three menus for lunch, as well as buffet breakfast and dinner. If for some reason you do not eat all foods, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your food preferences prior to treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
The religious services are available upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, the accompanying person can live with the patient in a patient room or a hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Hotel
During an outpatient program, the patient can stay at the hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.