Kenneth Robinson
Kenneth Robinson participated in the very first Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation class offered at University Specialty Hospital. He suffered from chronic coughing, sleep deprivation, shortness of breath, and subsequently contracted pneumonia. After consulting with physicians at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Kenneth was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis and was given two years to live due to the condition of his lungs. He was referred to the pulmonary rehabilitation program at University Specialty Hospital.
“The staff in the program is excellent,” said Kenneth. “My experiences with physical therapy were not only beneficial to my health, but it provided a tremendous learning environment in regards to eating, sleeping, exercising, and learning about Pulmonary Fibrosis. The staff was very thorough in explaining the treatments, routines and expectations in order to be successful with the program.”
Kenneth graduated from the Outpatient Pulmonary Program with perfect attendance, and has exceeded the two-year life expectancy associated with his disease, according to the preliminary discussion with physicians. He is still very active and is a member of a gym that the staff from the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program recommended.