Respiratory

Respiratory illness and chest complaints are extensive and varied in terms of type, severity and cause: i.e. infective / lifestyle / genetic. Physiotherapists are trained to provide an assessment and management programme, to address issues such as sputum clearance, shortness of breath and exercise tolerance.

Early intervention from a Chartered Physiotherapist is shown to have positive outcomes on overall quality of life for such patients.

Physiotherapy is indicated in a wide range of respiratory illnesses including but not limited to:

  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Chest infections
  • Asthma
  • Bronchitis

  • COPD

  • Bronchiectasis

Physiotherapy treatment consists of:

  • Breathing exercises

  • Manual techniques to aid sputum clearance

  • Exercise prescription
  • Diet and lifestyle advice
  • Management of breathlessness and fatigue
  • Mobility assessment and advice

  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Frequently Asked Questions

Respiratory physiotherapy treats breathing difficulties, chest problems and respiratory conditions using breathing exercises, airway clearance techniques and graduated exercise programmes.

We treat Long Covid, post-viral fatigue, COPD, asthma, chest infections and breathing difficulties. Our Chartered Physiotherapists use evidence-based techniques to improve respiratory function.

Yes. We provide tailored rehabilitation for Long Covid symptoms including breathlessness, fatigue and reduced exercise tolerance through graduated exercise and breathing techniques.

If you have any unexplained / undiagnosed symptoms of breathlessness, productive cough, chest pain, weight loss etc. Please seek medical attention.