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Pulmonary Rehab

Our Therapies

Targeted exercises to improve lung function.

Breathing should not be hard work

Living with COPD, pulmonary fibrosis or severe asthma can make ordinary tasks feel exhausting. Our pulmonary rehabilitation program helps you rebuild the strength to do more before you run out of breath. Our Exercise Physiologists are trained in respiratory care and pace the program to what your lungs can handle.

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What the program involves

Pulmonary rehab here is more than a stationary bike. You will do gentle aerobic work, resistance training for your upper and lower body, and breathing technique coaching. Alongside that, we teach you practical ways to manage breathlessness during an ordinary day, which is often the part that changes how people live. We monitor your oxygen levels throughout, so you can work at a useful intensity without guessing whether it is safe.

What the evidence says

Pulmonary rehabilitation is recommended as best-practice care for people with COPD. Lung Foundation Australia reports it reduces breathlessness and fatigue, improves exercise capacity and quality of life, and reduces hospital admissions.
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Your first appointment, and the weeks after

The first visit is a thorough assessment covering your lung function, your current activity levels, and the situations that leave you short of breath. The program starts at that level and builds. Expect 30 to 60 minutes per session, once or twice a week, plus a home program to keep you moving between visits.

Who this program suits

Pulmonary rehab is recommended for anyone whose breathing limits their daily activities. We commonly work with people managing COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary fibrosis, and post COVID respiratory issues. You can be referred by your respiratory specialist or GP, or you can self refer. Medicare and private health rebates may apply.

Common Questions

Yes. We start at a level you can manage, even if that means seated exercise to begin with.
A GP or specialist referral is helpful but not essential. Referrals can unlock Medicare or private health rebates for your sessions.

Programs that pair well

Pulmonary rehab often works well alongside our Neurological Rehab program for conditions that affect both breathing and movement, and our Mental Health Exercise program for the anxiety that frequently accompanies breathlessness. Speak with your therapist about combining programs.

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