Fitness & Rehabilitation

Cardiac Fitness Phases II, III, IV

Exercise is especially important for men and women who’ve had a heart attack, heart surgery, angina, atherosclerosis, or those with risk factors such as elevated cholesterol, diabetes, or high blood pressure. This medically supervised fitness program allows you to exercise without worry. 

Schedule:        Monday through Saturday (morning, afternoon, and evening)

Call:                       (516) 629-2040

Location: The DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research & Education, 101 Northern Blvd., Greenvale

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

This program helps those with emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and complicated asthma or other chronic lung disease to live as fully and independently as possible. The program offers alternatives beyond medication, oxygen therapy, and breathing aids. Respiratory specialists will work with you and your doctor to develop an individualized plan to improve physical fitness and exercise tolerance, reduce hospitalization, and lessen the impact of lung disease. Includes education and medically supervised exercise sessions.

Schedule:              By appointment only

Call:                        (516) 629-2435 for scheduling, fees, or more information

Location: The DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research & Education, 101 Northern Blvd., Greenvale

Physical Therapy/Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Our experienced therapists treat a variety of conditions ranging from post-operative joint repairs to sports and orthopedic conditions, back pain, and balance problems. The Physical Therapy Center features individualized treatments, prompt appointments, convenient hours, and a variety of equipment.

Schedule:              By appointment only; physician referral required

Fee:                      Varies depending on service(s), most insurance accepted. Check with your insurance carrier for coverage and benefits.

Call:                      (516) 629-2047

Location: The DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research & Education, 101 Northern Blvd., Greenvale

Stepping On: Building Confidence, Reducing Falls

This program is proven to reduce falls in older people. The workshop meets for two hours a week for seven weeks. Workshops are led by health professionals and cover information on exercise, vision, safety and medications.

Call for next available program: (516) 629-2047

No fee, but pre-registration is required as class size is limited.

Location: The DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research & Education, 101 Northern Blvd., Greenvale

Stress Management

Research has shown that developing healthful tools to manage your reactions to often unavoidable daily stressors lowers blood pressure, reduces anxiety and increases overall wellness. Interactive class will focus on relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, nutrition, exercise, setting goals, making healthful decisions, and finding resources and support.

Schedule: Thursdays, October 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7 & 14

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Fee: No fee; but pre-registration is required

Call (516) 629-2013