Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs
Pulmonary rehabilitation programs are comprehensive, multidisciplinary programs which help the person with chronic lung disease toward an improved quality of life, an increased ability to perform daily activities, an increased capacity for exercise and a reduction in repeat hospitalizations. Successful rehabilitation programs combine medical evaluation, exercise testing, psychosocial support, patient education, and physical conditioning. Of course, the most important component of any successful rehabilitation is the individual's desire and motivation to stick with the program. Pulmonary rehabilitation programs do require physician referral; however, you may call the offices listed to ask questions and to start the referral process.

Following is a list of currently active pulmonary rehabilitation programs in San Diego County:

Location and Phone No. Program Description
Balboa Therapy Center
3969 Fourth Avenue, Suite 208
San Diego, CA. 92103
Phone: (619) 294-7300
6-12 week individual outpatient programs/ Ongoing exercise maintenance & support groups offered www.balboatc.com
Palomar Pomerado Health System
555 East Valley Parkway
Poway, CA 92064
(619)613-4636
 6 week course meeting 2 times per week. After program, ongoing exercise maintenance program offered
San Diego Rehabilitation Institute
645 Alvarado Road
San Diego, CA 92120
(619)229-7061
 6 week course meeting for 3-1/2 hours 3 times per week. Post-rehab maintenance available.
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
5555 Grossmont Center Drive
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619)644-4118
 Outpatient program is 4 weeks long, meeting 3 times per week. Also have inpatient program. Post-rehab maintenance availalble.
Sharp Memorial Hospital
7901 Frost Street
San Diego, 92123
(858)541-3380
 A 4-week course meeting 3 times per week. Post-rehab maintenance available
Tri-City Medical Center
4002 Vista Way
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 940-3055
 A 6-week course meeting 2 times per week, on Tuesdays and Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm.
University of San Diego California Medical Center
200 W. Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103-8377
(619)543-7333
 An 8-week course, meeting 2 or 3 times per week, times vary. Also has rehab program for pre- and post- lung transplant patients.
Oceanview Therapy Center
345 Saxony Avenue
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 635-3951
 Individual programs range from 6-8 weeks, 2-3 times per week. Post program maintenance and support group available. Smoking cessation available.
North County Physical Rehab Center
2229-C El Camino Real
Oceanside, CA 92024
(760) 757-2526
 Individual programs range from 6-8 weeks, 2-3 times per week. Post program maintenance and support group available. Smoking cessation available.
Gateway Therapy Center
15725 Pomerado Road
Suite 105
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 675-7766
 Individual programs, post program maintenance, and support group.
La Mesa Rehab
8881 Fletcher Pkwy
La Mesa,CA 91942
(619) 466-6077
 The Pulmonary Rehab Program is 6 weeks long meeting 3 days per week. Maintenance is available.

Call any rehab office for more detailed information.


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