Respiratory Health

Respiratory function is a fascinating and complex process regulated by many areas of the body such as the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems. Therefore it is essential to acknowledge and address these areas to improve respiration and lung function.

Respiratory Conditions:

• COPD
• Asthma (including developing exercising with asthma plans)
• Breathing techniques and training
• Thoracic postural correction

Why is it important to exercise?

• Regular exercise can assist to manage your symptoms at rest, during exercise and during activities of daily life.
• Improvements in respiratory capabilities can open up many new opportunities for activities you feel limited in and improve your quality of life

What can Active EP do for you?

• We can help you to understand how to exercise safely and with increased comfort by designing a tailored program to your specific respiratory condition.
• We will educate you on the correct use and training of your respiratory muscles through breathing techniques and postural changes.
• Your program may include:
  • Aerobic training to assist with lung and heart function,
  • Resistance training to improve posture and muscular health with improve oxygen delivery.
  • Breathing training and exercises

Make an appointment with one of our Exercise Physiologists to improve your respiratory health.