Breathe Easier with Supervised Lung Health Training
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Breathe Easier with Supervised Lung Health Training

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Living with a lung condition can make everyday tasks such as climbing stairs, walking or even talking feel exhausting. Many people respond by doing less, which weakens the body further and increases breathlessness. Pulmonary rehabilitation breaks this cycle.

Physiovista Pulmonary Rehabilitation combines breathing retraining, endurance and strength exercise, airway clearance techniques and education. It is designed for people with COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease and those recovering from COVID-19 or chest surgery.

Who This Programme Is For

Our pulmonary rehabilitation programme is designed for:

People with COPD, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
Patients with asthma who feel limited by breathlessness
Those recovering from pneumonia, COVID-19 or prolonged hospital stay
Individuals with bronchiectasis or interstitial lung disease
Patients before or after chest or lung surgery
Smokers and ex-smokers with reduced stamina

What We Offer

Comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation and respiratory care:

Oxygen saturation and breathlessness monitoring during exercise
Pursed-lip and diaphragmatic breathing training
Walking, cycling and arm exercise to build endurance
Strength training for the legs, arms and respiratory muscles
Airway clearance techniques to help move mucus
Education on inhaler technique, triggers and energy conservation
Structured, Step-by-Step Pathway

How It Works

Every pulmonary rehabilitation participant at Physiovista follows a structured, step-by-step pathway.

01

Assessment

We review your scans, spirometry and symptoms, and test walking capacity.
Assessment
02

Breathing retraining

You learn techniques that reduce effort and panic during breathlessness.
Breathing retraining
03

Graded exercise

Training builds slowly, with oxygen levels and breathlessness tracked.
Graded exercise
04

Self-management

We help you recognise flare-ups early and stay active at home.
Self-management

What a Typical Session Looks Like & Key Benefits

Each session starts with a check of oxygen saturation, pulse and how breathless you feel. After a gentle warm-up of breathing and mobility exercises, you complete endurance work such as walking or cycling, followed by strength exercises. We pause as needed for rest and recovery breathing. The session closes with relaxation and a review of symptoms. Sessions generally last about an hour, with rests built in.

Key Benefits:

Less breathlessness during daily activity
Improved walking distance and stamina
Greater confidence and lower anxiety
Better understanding of your condition and medicines
Fewer flare-ups and hospital visits for many people

Why Choose Physiovista

Our therapists are experienced with respiratory conditions and understand that breathlessness can be frightening. We never push you beyond safe limits, and we teach you practical techniques you can use anywhere. Your doctor remains informed of your progress.

Safety Comes First:
We monitor oxygen levels throughout exercise and stop if they drop below safe thresholds. If you use supplemental oxygen, we plan sessions around your prescribed flow. Please bring your inhalers to every visit and tell us about any fever, new cough or worsening symptoms before you start.

Practical Tips & Lifestyle Support

Beyond exercise, we help you manage triggers and protect your lungs. This includes avoiding smoke and pollutants, maintaining good nutrition, practising energy conservation and recognising early signs of infection. Good nutrition is vital, as both being underweight and being overweight can worsen breathlessness.

Practical Tips for Best Results:

Practise pursed-lip breathing during effort.
Stop smoking and avoid smoke and heavy pollution.
Keep inhalers handy during exercise.
Pace daily tasks and rest between activities.
Stay up to date with flu and pneumonia vaccinations as advised.
Drink fluids to keep mucus thin.
Ask Yourself

Frequently Asked Questions