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 turn this may […]
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 […]
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 way we breathe. These changes in […]