Cardiorespiratory
Cardiorespiratory
Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy is a specialised area of physiotherapy focused on the assessment and treatment of people with conditions affecting the cardiovascular (heart) and respiratory (lungs) systems.
People with cardiorespiratory conditions commonly report distressing symptoms such as shortness of breath, persistent cough, finding it harder to breathe (with or without physical activity) and / or a reduced ability to exercise.
Common Cardiorespiratory Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Heart or lung surgery
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Emphysema
- Heart failure / Congestive Cardiac Failure (CCF)
- Respiratory Infections i.e. Pneumonia
- High blood pressure / Hypertension
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Chest pain / Angina
- Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart or lung injury
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Common Cardiorespiratory Symptoms
- Shortness of breath after getting dressed, shopping or walking short distances
- Increased sputum production
- Reduced mobility or ability to walk for exercise
- Inability to catch your breath quickly
- Unsure of appropriate positions to help to catch your breath
- Shortness of breath and reduced exercise tolerance after surgery
- Fatigue
- Wheezing
How can we Help?
At Bestphysios we have an experienced team who work both in the hospital and outpatient clinic. Whether you are: about to head into hospital, in hospital, discharged from hospital; or have a chronic cardiorespiratory condition – we can help.
Depending on your specific needs, your Bestphysios physiotherapist will design and prescribe you an individualised exercise program, which will include both breathing control exercises and a general fitness and strengthening program. Where appropriate, you may also receive an inspiratory muscle device and training program; targeted manual therapies to assist with sputum clearance and cough; circulatory exercises; and education on a wide range of topics such as breathless positions, energy conservation and lifestyle modifications to help you to manage and improve your condition.
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