Pulmonary Rehabilitation

What we do

Pulmonary Rehabilitation is an exercise and education based programme to help you self-manage your chest condition. It is a six week course designed for people with a range of respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchiectasis, COPD and interstitial lung disease.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation has been extensively researched worldwide and evidence shows that it can:

Increase your exercise knowledge and tolerance enabling you to walk further and feel less breathless.

Help you to recognise and cope with future chest infections / flare up’s.

Improve your understanding and technique of taking medication and inhalers.

Improve your understanding of your condition, and your confidence and ability to cope.

What does Pulmonary Rehabilitation involve?

• Exercise – you will be asked to exercise three times a week, using an exercise regime that has been assessed as safe for you. You may do one of these sessions in a class, and be expected to complete the remaining sessions independently.
• Education – you will be asked to watch online videos on a range of topics such as:
  > Eating well with a chest condition
  > Medications used to treat chest conditions
  > Airway clearance techniques
  > How to manage breathlessness
  > Exercising with a chest condition

Where is Pulmonary Rehabilitation held?

We are currently offering two different Pulmonary Rehabilitation courses to suit your individual needs:

1. Face to face classes based at Leamington Spa and Stratford Hospitals
2. A home-based programme involving independent exercise with regular phone calls from a member to staff to support you.

How do I access Pulmonary Rehabilitation?

You must be referred by a health care professional, please speak to your GP, respiratory nurse or physiotherapist if you would like to be referred. Prior to the course your general health and physical wellbeing will be assessed by a Physiotherapist to ensure the course is appropriate for your needs.

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