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Who Is It For?
Which patient groups may benefit from respiratory physiotherapy — from breathlessness to chronic lung disease, from surgery to children.
Respiratory physiotherapy is not only for people with lung disease
Breathing is directly linked to muscle strength, posture, movement habits and stress. A respiratory assessment can therefore be meaningful for people arriving with very different pictures: someone living with chronic lung disease, someone awaiting surgery, and someone who simply tires quickly without any diagnosis.
The groups below are those seen most often in practice. Recognising yourself here does not mean respiratory physiotherapy is right for you; suitability is decided together with medical assessment and a face-to-face respiratory assessment.
People with Breathlessness
People who run out of breath on stairs, while walking or while speaking, and whose exercise capacity has fallen.
Read morePeople with Chronic Lung Disease
People living with COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis or interstitial lung disease.
Read moreBefore and After Surgery
People scheduled for or recovering from cardiac, thoracic, upper abdominal or major orthopaedic surgery.
Read morePeople with Neurological Conditions
Respiratory muscle strength and cough effectiveness in ALS, MS, Parkinson's, stroke, SMA and muscle disorders.
Read moreBabies and Children
Children with recurrent chest infections, difficulty clearing secretions or congenital respiratory problems.
Read moreOlder Adults
Preserving respiratory capacity with age and working on the part that can still be improved.
Read moreAfter Intensive Care or Long Admission
People who have lost conditioning, muscle and respiratory capacity after prolonged immobility.
Read morePeople Without a Diagnosis
People who tire quickly, whose breathing tightens with stress, or who want to improve their performance.
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.