Cardiorespiratory Wellness Program
Cardiorespiratory Wellness

Get specialized exercise therapy and testing designed to help childhood cancer survivors regain strength, endurance and long‑term health.
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Helping Cancer Survivors Build Strength and Confidence Through Exercise Therapy

When cancer treatment ends, concerns about long‑term health may remain. Treatments can affect the heart, lungs, strength and overall energy levels.

The Cardiorespiratory Wellness Program at Cincinnati Children’s helps survivors of childhood, adolescent and young adult cancer rebuild fitness safely. Our experts guide patients through structured exercise therapy and detailed fitness testing so they can improve strength, endurance and quality of life.

Why Choose the Cardiorespiratory Wellness Program?

  • Team-based care that brings specialists in cardiology, pulmonology, cancer and physical therapy together to guide each patient’s exercise plan
  • Personalized exercise therapy to develop independence and mobility
  • Advanced cardiopulmonary exercise testing to measure heart and lung performance before and after the program
  • Virtual and in-person sessions that allow families to participate from home while still receiving expert supervision

Experts in Pediatric Exercise Medicine

National leadership in exercise oncology

Cincinnati Children’s built the first clinically supported exercise therapy programs for survivors of childhood, adolescent and young adult cancer. Our specialists lead efforts to expand exercise therapy as a standard part of survivorship care.

Advanced testing and rehabilitation

Each patient completes detailed cardiopulmonary exercise testing and physical fitness assessments. These tests measure heart and lung function, strength and mobility. Results guide a personalized exercise plan designed to safely improve endurance and daily activity.

Coordinated care from multiple specialties

Experts from the Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute, Heart Institute, Pulmonary Medicine and Physical Therapy work together to guide each patient. This team-based care approach helps integrate exercise therapy with their ongoing medical care.

Flexible care for local and regional families

Patients complete in-person testing at Cincinnati Children’s and then continue guided exercise sessions in person or virtually. This model helps families access care while learning how to maintain safe exercise routines at home.