Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
Respiratory physiotherapists assist patients with problems related to your lungs. These difficulties can occur as a result of a long-standing disease, e.g. Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchitis; Or as a result of abnormal pattern of breathing; Or require surgery or hospital stay after a critical illness.
Respiratory physiotherapy may help with symptoms such as:
- Excessive discharge
- Shortness of breath at rest or exertion
- Reduced exercise capacity or reduce functional activity due to shortness of breath.
In the initial session, the therapist will take a complete in-depth assessment to identify the main problem. A personalized treatment program will then be designed.
We provide the following services:
- Airway clearance technology
- Pulmonary rehabilitation course
- Respiratory breathing patterns / vocal cord dysfunction / hyperventilation syndrome
- Bronchiectasis advice and management
- COPD Monitoring and Management
- Improve shortness of breath
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is an evidence-based program of physical activity and education for people living with chronic lung disease. Research shows that Pulmonary Rehabilitation –
- Makes you feel less breathless
- Increases the distance you can walk before stopping
- Reduce all the flare ups (exacerbations) you have
- Reduce your chances of hospitalization with shortness of breath
- Increase mental well-being
- Enhance quality of life
- Improve your self-management and knowledge of your situation
Physiotherapy has been shown to be successful in facilitating the cleansing of the airways of the sputum, whether due to: chest infection or an acute episode of pneumonia; Chronic lung disease such as bronchiectasis or cystic fibrosis.
We assess your lungs by taking a history, examine your chest, and through other observations. Then we teach you the most suitable method to clean the mucus. This can usually occur through breathing techniques but can also be done using “assistants” or small pieces of equipment to facilitate the process.