Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Hallidays Point Physio

Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation is an area of physiotherapy that focuses on the assessment and treatment of patients with Cardiac or Respiratory conditions. These conditions may include NSTEMI/STEMI, Post Cardiac Valve Replacement or Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, and Bronchiectasis, among others.

A GP referral is required for this physiotherapy service.

Common issues Shoreside Physio treats include:

• COPD
• Bronchiectasis
• Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Long COVID reconditioning
• NSTEMI/STEMI
• Post Cardiac Surgery

Shoreside Physio typically approaches Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation with:

1. Assessment: The first step in respiratory rehabilitation is to conduct a thorough assessment of your respiratory function. This may include measurements of lung function, oxygen saturation levels, and breathing patterns.
2. Breathing exercises: We can develop a program of breathing exercises to help you improve your respiratory function. These exercises may include deep breathing techniques, diaphragmatic breathing, and pursed-lip breathing.
3. Airway clearance techniques: For patients with conditions that cause excess mucus production, we can teach airway clearance techniques to help remove the mucus from the lungs. These techniques may include chest percussion, vibration, and postural drainage.
4. Exercise training: Exercise is an important part of both Cardiac and Respiratory rehabilitation, as it can help to improve lung function, cardiac recovery and overall fitness. We can develop an exercise program that is tailored to your specific needs and abilities.
5. Education: Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation at Shoreside Physio also involves education about your condition and how you can continue manage it. This may include information about lifestyle modifications and techniques for managing symptoms.

Overall, Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation at Shoreside Physio will likely involve a combination of exercises, techniques, and interventions that are tailored to the specific needs of each patient. By working with us, individuals with respiratory conditions can expect to improve their lung and heart function, increase their physical fitness, and manage their symptoms more effectively ongoing.