Leong MedCare Group

Clinical Benefits of a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme

• Reduction in respiratory symptoms

• Reduction of anxiety and panic attacks.

• Enhanced ability to carry out activities of daily living

• Increased exercise ability

• Better quality of life

• Reduction in hospital admissions

Our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme Modules

(COPD, Asthma, Lung Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis)

A.  Chest Education & Medication

· Lung disease specifics.

· Smoking cessation.

· Inhaler techniques.

B.  Action Plan

· Coping with exacerbations.

C.  Chest Physical Therapy

· Ventilation and aeration.

· Breathing retraining.

· Body positions.

· Secretion clearance.

· Postural drainage.

· Percussion.

· Shaking.

· Vibration.

· Huffing.

· Controlled cough.

· Forced expiratory technique.

· Chest mobilization

· Functional capacity

· Exercise prescription.

· Exercise training.

D.  Life Management Skills

· Energy management.

· Physical relaxation techniques.

· Anxiety & stress management.

E.  Healthy Life Habits

· Nutrition.

· Sex.

· Sleep.

· Leisure.

F.  Equipment

· (as appropriate)