Top 5 Tips for Healthy Breathing
Most people understand that some lifestyle factors lead to a healthy life. Whether it is about diet, sleep, exercise levels etc we understand simple changes can make big impacts. So what are the top 5 tips for healthy breathing? Breathe through your nose At rest you only need about 1/2 a litre depth of breath […]
Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP)
Clearance of Secretions from Your Lungs In the realm of respiratory therapy, there are various tools and techniques designed to aid individuals with lung conditions. One such device is the Oscillatory Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) device, which is specifically designed to assist in the clearance of mucus from the airways. In this blog post, we […]
How Can Physiotherapy Help Patients with Bronchiectasis?
Bronchiectasis is a respiratory condition that causes damage to the airways. This can lead to a decrease in lung function and increased risk of respiratory infections. Physiotherapy can play an important role in the management of bronchiectasis. It can help to improve lung function by clearing mucus from the airways. In […]
Active Cycle Breathing (ACB)
The active cycle of breathing technique uses deep breaths and relaxed breathing to push phlegm from the small airways at the bases of your lungs to larger airways at the top. They can then be cleared more easily through huffing and coughing techniques. Body position is important before you begin your technique, as this will […]
The Huff or Forced Expiratory Technique (FET)
A huff sometimes called the forced expiration technique [FET] is a manoeuvre used to move secretions in addition to a cough. FET can be used as a stand-alone technique but should always be included in any airway clearance routine. If taught appropriately, the FET is probably the most effective airways clearance technique. Taught by a […]
What is breathing retraining?
We all take breathing for granted and rarely even consider how we do it. However, sometimes this natural function is disrupted or knocked out of its normal pattern. When we are exposed to situations such as illness, stress, anxiety, or exercise our body will naturally respond by altering the […]
Relaxed Breathing Technique
The most important muscle used for your breathing is the Diaphragm. The diaphragm is a strong flat, muscle which is attached to the lower edges of the ribs. It separates the chest from the gut. It is shaped like the dome of an umbrella when relaxed. As you breathe IN it contracts and moves downwards drawing air into your […]
What is Breathing Pattern Disorder (BPD)?
Breathing Pattern Disorder (BPD) is also sometimes known as chronic hyperventilation. It is a condition where the sufferer is breathing too quickly, which can cause a chemical imbalance due to a lowering of carbon dioxide. This loss of carbon dioxide causes frightening symptoms which can trigger anxiety and worry […]