Services

Secretions Clearance Techniques

With certain respiratory conditions retained secretions can be problematic. 

It is essential to be able to clear your secretions and physiotherapy input may be required to establish a routine to achieve this. Ineffective clearance can lead to further infections and damage to your airways.

Improve Exercise Tolerance

Individualised exercise programmes are essential to increase your overall fitness level which will lead to a better quality of life: both physically and mentally. This is applies for all, including  those with respiratory conditions.

Sleep Apnoea Service

I work closely with a respiratory consultant who, after providing you with a positive diagnosis refers you to me to enhance the treatment and provide mask fitting and education on your CPAP machine to ensure a custom tailored service.

Consultant referral is essential.

Breathing Pattern Retraining

The way we breathe has an impact on all our systems of the body, bringing with it multiple symptoms if we do not breathe correctly.

I provide a thorough assessment and educate on how to alter your breathing correctly at rest and during exercise, enabling you to lead a more fulfilled life.

Post-Covid Management

Post Covid symptoms often relate to respiratory issues where respiratory physiotherapy is helpful.

Post-Covid management often relates to breathlessness management and fatigue management. These can be related due to the breathing pattern or can be  separate issues. Dedicated time will be spend on resolving these by education, retraining and personalised exercise programmes.

Breathlessness Management

For those with existing respiratory conditions such as Asthma, COPD, Pulmonary Fibrosis

Breathlessness is a very common symptom for those suffering from a respiratory condition. Teaching people how to overcome and manage those symptoms can be life changing for them and reduce their stress, anxiety and or depression.

Improve General Mobility

Increased exercise tolerance and improved mobility will enhance your overall wellbeing. 

Full range of movement and balance  skills are essential to promote a high quality of life.