As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, all pulmonary rehabilitation services have been suspended. The service is currently exploring alternative ways in which it can safely provide all of the benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation using online resources.
Referrals to the service can still be made in the usual way. All referrals received are triaged by a physiotherapist who will contact the patient to provide advice and support as required.
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) service is run by a team of specialists which includes but is not limited to:
Physiotherapists
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Practitioners
Assistant Pulmonary Rehabilitation Practitioners
The service is run for people who are having difficulty managing symptoms associated with a diagnosed breathing problem.
Diagnoses such as COPD, Asthma, Bronchiectasis, Lung Fibrosis and Dysfunctional breathing are commonly seen.
Problems such as cough, shortness of breath and repeated chest infections can be managed with a combination of education and exercise.
Patients are either seen in a group for an eight-week course of Pulmonary Rehab or on an individual basis (one to one) if more appropriate.
To find out more about the eight-week course, watch the video below which explains what's involved, who it benefits and the results it aims to produce.
Anyone with a respiratory condition who needs education and support beyond the remit of their GP practice
Pulmonary rehabilitation classes - patients who feel functionally disabled by their breathlessness with a confirmed respiratory diagnosis (age 18 or over)
One to one respiratory physiotherapy patients who suffer with a variety of breathing problems due to COPD, Bronchiectasis, Asthma or Dysfunctional breathing who need an individualised form of treatment on a one to one basis (age 14 or over)
After a full and thorough assessment and examination we will provide you with an individualised package of advice and treatment.
If you are attending for a pulmonary rehabilitation assessment, it is likely that you will be asked to carry out a simple walking test (not on a treadmill).
Physiotherapy for Hyperventilation Information for physiotherapists with a special interest in the Chronic Hyperventilation Syndrome www.physiohypervent.org
includes but is not limited to: