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- Physiotherapy
- Mon-Fri 7am-7pm
- Sat 8am-6pm
- Sun 9am-12pm
- (08) 9382 9600
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Our program at Thoracare Subiaco is designed to increase exercise tolerance, strength and overall quality of life. Any level of fitness is welcome and will be able to participate. We place a strong focus on correcting breathing patterns and assisting in strategies for managing shortness of breath.
You will have a comprehensive initial assessment from an experienced physiotherapist, and from there are welcome to join our group classes which currently run twice a week. Some people may require one on one sessions for further treatment before they are appropriate for the classes, which will be discussed with you by your physiotherapist.
We will create an individual program tailored to your ability and experience with exercise. Our gym environment is ideal for building confidence, and you will be supervised throughout the class so we can progress exercises safely at your own pace.
Benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation include:
Jen Douglass has been a part of the Thoracare team for 8 years and is currently working with both outpatients and inpatients. She is currently the inpatient physiotherapy coordinator on the general medical and respiratory wards. Jen completed her degree at Curtin University, and has worked predominantly in the areas of cardio-respiratory, cardio-thoracic and inpatient rehabilitation. These are her main areas of interest, in which she enjoys gaining further experience and knowledge by working in an outpatient setting. She has also completed some further training in rehabilitation of dizziness and balance issues. Outside work Jen enjoys spending as much time as she can with friends and family.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation has been developed to assist people suffering from chronic lung disease, breathing dysfunction and in recovering from respiratory illnesses.
Download PDF BrochureResearch has shown that the right kind of exercise is good for people with chronic lung conditions, even if it makes you feel breathless. Many people with lung problems avoid exercise due to the uncomfortable feeling of breathlessness.
Download PDF BrochureBreathlessness or “dyspnoea” is the feeling of being out of breath. This can mean that your breathing feels too hard, too fast or just uncomfortable. Patients often describe the sensation in phrases such as “can’t catch my breath” or simply feeling as if they are “suffocating”.
Download PDF BrochureIf you would like more information, please call today on (08) 9382 9600 and one of our physiotherapists will be happy to help you.
