This course is Lesson 5 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Pulmonary Rehab: The Pathologies and the Challenges." Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

Topics:

I. Thoracic cage abnormalities and their impact on lung function
II. Surgical procedures, including wedge resection, lobectomy, pneumonectomy, lung transplant, and placement of bronchial stents and valves
III. Education and exercise prescription appropriate for this population.

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Describe abnormalities of the thoracic cage that impact lung function.
2. Describe surgical procedures of the thorax.
3. Identify the educational components of a pulmonary rehabilitation program individualized to the patient with thoracic cage abnormalities and surgery.
4. Describe exercise prescription considerations for this patient population.