Cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapists provide treatment and wellness services for people of all ages and abilities. They specialize in prevention, rehabilitation, and care for people who are at risk for, or diagnosed with, heart, lung, and other health conditions, such as:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (often referred to as COPD).
- Acute and chronic breathing disorders.
- Diabetes.
- Vascular (blood vessel) disease.
- Arterial (artery) disease.
- Cystic fibrosis.
- High blood pressure.
- Heart disease and heart failure.
Looking for a physical therapist who provides physical therapy for heart, lung, or related conditions? The American Physical Therapy Association provides Find a PT to help you search for a physical therapist near you.
Physical therapists are movement experts. They improve quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement. You can see a physical therapist without a physician's referral for evaluation and treatment.* Visit Find a PT to search for a physical therapist near you.
Learn more about board certification in cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy.
*Insurance and corporate policies or state laws may still require a physician's referral or limit treatment scope and duration without a referral. Insurance policies also may restrict you to in-network providers.
