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Professional Physiotherapy Services

Respiratory conditions


Treatments to help with:

  • Breathlessness symptoms
  • Cough management
  • Sputum or mucus clearance by using both manual and specialist respiratory equipment such as Flutter, Acapella, Cough Assist, Lung volume recruitment bag (LVR) therapy etc.
  • Advice on Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy and Non-invasive ventilation (NIV)
  • Energy conservation and fatigue management strategies
  • Inspiratory muscle training to strengthen muscles that help for breathing
  • Suction training
  • Dysfunctional breathing/Breathing pattern disorders
  • Self-management and education on respiratory condition
  • Advice on prevention of chest infections
  • Advice on respiratory medication, Oxygen and Nebuliser
  • Advice on inhaled medication and technique
  • Home exercises to improve day to day activity levels
  • Education on services available in NHS and local support groups
  • Referral to GP to consider/advice on specific investigations in hospital if necessary
  • Onward referrals to relevant NHS Services