What is Phase 2 1/2?
Reedsburg Area Medical Center offers a medically supervised exercise program for those that have chronic stable medical conditions. The purpose is to provide an individualized supervised exercise program of proper intensity, duration, and progression to improve health.
Who can benefit from this program?
Medical reasons for participating include:
• Peripheral Artery Disease
• Heart Failure
• Diabetes
• Pacemaker/AICD
• Weight Management
• High Risk For Heart Disease
• Other Chronic Medical Conditions as approved by your physician
The Program
Phase 2½ is held in the Cardio-pulmonary Rehab Department in the Lower Level of The Reedsburg Area Medical Center.
The program meets 2 days per week for one hour sessions on Tuesday and Thursday and includes the following:
• An initial assessment
• Individualized exercise sessions that may include treadmill, recumbent stepper, stationary bike, etc.
• Strength training and/or resistance bands
• Support to help you achieve your goals
• Individualized education
• A plan for continued progress with exercise after completion of the program.
• This program is not reimbursable by insurance, therefore is self pay. Please call for prices.
How do I join?
Call RAMC's Cardiac Rehab Department at (608)768-6250. We can answer any questions you may have, and send you the brochure with a physician referral form. Have your physician complete and sign a physician referral then call us to schedule your initial assessment.
You will need to bring in the signed physician referral form and complete a brief health history questionnaire.
Your physician may require you to have an exercise stress test prior to starting the program.
A Testimonial from Robert and Rita Smith
Robert and Rital Smith have been attending Phase 2 1/2 Exercise Program at RAMC for two years. Here is what they have to say:
Bob states: "I get two big benefits from the exercise program - my legs have gotten stronger because of the exercises I do, and since starting the strength training, I have noticed that my abdominal muscles have gotten stronger. The staff are exceptional. They picked up that I have a heart murmur, and I was very thankful for that."
Rita said: "When I started the program, I could only do three minutes on the eliptical. Now I can do ten minutes with no problem. We are in our 80's and exercise has helped us feel healthy and have more energy."
Call RAMC's Cardiac Rehab Department at (608)768-6250 today!