Physio Express

Respiratory Physiotherapy

Respiratory Physiotherapy

What is Respiratory Physiotherapy?

Respiratory Physiotherapy aims to promote secretion (phlegm) clearance, improve lung volumes and reduce symptoms such as shortness of breath for conditions that affect the respiratory system.

Conditions that Physio Express Physiotherapists treat include:

  • Bronchiectasis

  • Asthma

  • Bronchitis

  • COPD

  • Cystic Fibrosis

  • Pneumonia

  • Long COVID

  • Pleural Effusion

  • Lung Cancer

  • Post operative lung complications i.e. atelectasis

  • Emphysema

  • Breathing pattern disorder/dysfunctional breathing

Research has proven that intervention with Respiratory Physiotherapy is greatly beneficial to the function of the lungs, improving quality of life and reducing incidence of complications for those with respiratory disease. 

Our clinicians at Neuro Junction are well placed to assist you in managing your respiratory function. 

What are the signs and symptoms? 

Presence and intensity of these signs and symptoms vary depending on the stage of the disease and overall health status but can include; 

  • Shortness of breath, difficulty exercising 

  • Coughing; sometimes an irritated or uncontrolled cough, or a cough at night/when lying flat 

  • Excessive secretions (phlegm) 

  • Pain 

  • Wheezing 

  • Recurrent chest infections 

  • Reduced oxygenation 

How can Physio express Help? 

There is a wide variety of techniques available to address oxygenation, lung volumes, respiratory muscle strength and secretion (phlegm) clearance; we can help you find the best combination of strategies to suit your individual needs. 

  • Exercise: In all stages, involvement in exercise and activity can be hugely important to improve our lung function. Our Physiotherapists can help you to design an individualised program to suit your needs. 

  • Breathing techniques 

  • Techniques to reduce cough strain 

  • Postural drainage 

  • Positioning 

  • Chest percussions and vibrations 

  • Education on proper use of inhaled medication 

  • Education and prescription of devices for lung volumes or airway clearance such as PEP 

  • We can assist in liaising with your multi-disciplinary team of including health clinics and doctors.