Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy is an area of physiotherapy that specialises in the prevention, rehabilitation, and compensation of clients with diseases and injuries in the heart and lungs.
These conditions may manifest themselves as shortness of breath, persistent cough, increased work of breathing or the reduced ability to exercise.
It is widely recognised that appropriate exercise can be an effective disease prevention strategy and is integral to the management of those with a variety of cardiorespiratory conditions.
Chest conditions including those that are medical and surgical including hayfever, asthma and sinusitis, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, bronchitis and bronchiectasis.
Our specialists will work with you to manage your issues and improve your level of function, enabling you to get back to the things you love.
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a program designed for patients with chronic lung conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, and asthma. This program includes a range of exercises, breathing techniques, and education to improve lung function and reduce symptoms.
Benefits of Pulmonary Rehabilitation:
Pulmonary rehabilitation has been shown to have numerous benefits for patients with chronic lung conditions, including:
Improved breathing: Patients who participate in pulmonary rehabilitation often report improved breathing and less shortness of breath.
Increased exercise tolerance: Patients who participate in pulmonary rehabilitation are able to tolerate more physical activity and exercise, leading to improved cardiovascular health.
Reduced hospitalizations: Patients who participate in pulmonary rehabilitation are less likely to require hospitalization due to their lung condition.
Improved quality of life: Pulmonary rehabilitation can improve a patient's overall quality of life by reducing symptoms, increasing independence, and improving mood.
Cardiac rehabilitation is a program designed for patients who have experienced a heart attack, undergone heart surgery, or have heart failure. This program includes a range of exercises, education, and lifestyle changes to improve cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of future cardiac events.
Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation:
Cardiac rehabilitation has been shown to have numerous benefits for patients with heart conditions, including:
Improved cardiovascular health: Patients who participate in cardiac rehabilitation often experience improved cardiovascular health, including lower blood pressure, reduced cholesterol levels, and improved heart function.
Increased exercise tolerance: Patients who participate in cardiac rehabilitation are able to tolerate more physical activity and exercise, leading to improved cardiovascular health.
Reduced risk of future cardiac events: Patients who participate in cardiac rehabilitation are less likely to experience future cardiac events such as heart attacks or strokes.
Improved quality of life: Cardiac rehabilitation can improve a patient's overall quality of life by reducing symptoms, increasing independence, and improving mood.
Alex has been an amazing respiratory teacher, offering insight, sound knowledge, and a variety of approaches to help me understand, manage and ultimately, improve my respiratory challenges. Kind, patient and encouraging, he has a knack of motivating you to push yourself to get results, whilst still being on hand to help. I’d highly recommend anyone with a respiratory condition to seek his guidance and counsel, I’m so glad I have and look forward to deepening my knowledge further to a positive outcome.
