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Seventeen treatment areas in respiratory physiotherapy — from pulmonary rehabilitation to paediatric care, from surgical preparation to home respiratory care.
The same complaint, different mechanisms
Behind the sentence “I can't get enough air” there may be reduced respiratory muscle strength, air trapping, secretions that cannot be cleared, loss of conditioning or a disordered breathing pattern. The route differs in each case, which is why the work begins with assessment rather than a ready-made list of exercises.
The areas below are those worked on most often in practice. Which one suits you is determined through a face-to-face respiratory assessment.
What Is Respiratory Physiotherapy?
The field that assesses how you breathe, how your respiratory muscles work and how effective your cough is.
Read moreRespiratory Assessment
History, observation of breathing pattern, muscle strength measurement and functional testing.
Read morePulmonary Rehabilitation
A comprehensive programme combining exercise training, breathing techniques and disease management education.
Read moreRespiratory Physiotherapy in COPD
Building skill in coping with breathlessness through pursed-lip breathing, positioning and energy conservation.
Read moreBreathing Retraining in Asthma
Alongside medication, not instead of it: breathing pattern retraining, trigger management and exercise tolerance.
Read moreInspiratory Muscle Training (IMT)
Measurement-based resistance training for the diaphragm and accessory respiratory muscles.
Read moreAirway Clearance Techniques
ACBT, autogenic drainage, PEP devices and effective cough techniques for sputum that will not clear.
Read morePreoperative Respiratory Preparation
Preparing respiratory capacity before surgery and learning the postoperative routine while still pain-free.
Read morePostoperative Respiratory Physiotherapy
Supporting lung ventilation, supported cough and an early mobilisation plan.
Read moreNeurological Respiratory Rehabilitation
Supporting cough strength and respiratory capacity in ALS, MS, Parkinson's, stroke and muscle disorders.
Read morePaediatric Respiratory Physiotherapy
Age-appropriate secretion clearance and breathing work, integrated into play.
Read morePost-Infection Rehabilitation
A graded recovery programme for breathlessness and fatigue that persist after the infection has cleared.
Read moreDysfunctional Breathing
Frequent sighing, fast upper-chest breathing, breathlessness with stress and hyperventilation patterns.
Read moreNon-Invasive Ventilation
Mask tolerance, coordinating breathing with the device and supporting continued use.
Read moreHome Respiratory Care
Secretion management, positioning and family training for people cared for at home.
Read moreRespiratory Capacity in Older Adults
Preserving respiratory capacity with age and working on the part that can still be improved.
Read moreBreathing and Daily Performance
Breathing pattern and exercise capacity work for people without a diagnosis who tire quickly.
Read moreThe information on this page is for general guidance and does not replace individual advice. A physiotherapist does not diagnose; they assess and plan a programme within the framework of medical referral. Which techniques are suitable for you is determined through a face-to-face respiratory assessment. Please consult your doctor and physiotherapist before starting.
Sudden or rapidly worsening breathlessness, chest pain, bluish discolouration of the lips or nails, or confusion may signal an emergency. Do not attempt exercises in such a situation; call the emergency number (112 in Türkiye) or go to the nearest emergency department without delay.
Let us assess your breathing together
Whether your breathing pattern suits you can only be understood through a face-to-face assessment. Get in touch to request an appointment.