Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy

Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy is an area of physiotherapy that specialises in the prevention, rehabilitation, and compensation of clients with diseases and injuries in the heart and lungs.

These conditions may manifest themselves as shortness of breath, persistent cough, increased work of breathing or the reduced ability to exercise.

It is widely recognised that appropriate exercise can be an effective disease prevention strategy and is integral to the management of those with a variety of cardiorespiratory conditions.

Chest conditions including those that are medical and surgical including hayfever, asthma and sinusitis, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, bronchitis and bronchiectasis.

Circulatory problems including Raynaud’s disease, wounds, ulcers and the rehabilitation of individuals with cardiac conditions.

Initial sessions comprise of an assessment and treatment lasting 60 minutes. Follow up sessions are usually 30 – 45 minutes. Home visits are available on request, however there is usually a travel charge incurred for this service. Please note that is subject to change due to distance.