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Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Exercise for a healthier life

People with long-term respiratory conditions who are living with breathlessness may be suitable to attend a pulmonary rehabilitation course.

The usual format for a session is one hour is spent doing an individually tailored exercise programme under the supervision of an experienced team member and designed to help increase the patient's fitness and confidence in managing their condition. The second hour is usually taken up with education using staff, guest speakers or a discussion, which provides an opportunity for people to learn about their condition and share experiences

The respiratory team will be on hand at all times to help and give advice to people who have long term respiratory disease, which affects their lungs and results in breathlessness. Patients are also encouraged to perform exercises once they get home so our programme includes functional exercises that can be easily reproduced in the home setting.

Referral criteria

Patients referred to a pulmonary rehabilitation team must be in a stable state of their disease, have had their medical therapy optimised, be capable of participating in a group class and be motivated and have the ability to attend for the period of the programme. Patients requiring oxygen therapy during exercise are not excluded.

Assessment for ambulatory oxygen should be performed before attendance at pulmonary rehabilitation. Some classes may be provided in a non-clinical setting in a well gymnasium supervised by staff taught to manage patients with breathlessness

How Do I Enrol

If you or a friend or family member is interested in joining a specialist Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, first contact your G.P. or Respiratory Consultant for advice. A doctor's referral is necessary for admittance into the programme.


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