Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Respiratory Therapy

About us

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) programme is a structured programme of exercise and education, for those with a diagnosed respiratory disease/condition, who have difficulties with activity and function due to breathlessness and deconditioning.

If you are referred to Pulmonary Rehabilitation, you would be assessed on an individual basis prior to the programme to ensure you are suitable and are motivated to commit to the six- week programme.

A patient information leaflet is provided for you to read prior to the appointment to ensure that you are fully informed of the programme structure and content.

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme is held at Thornes Park stadium (Wakefield), Hemsworth (South) and Aspire in the Park (Pontefract).

For more information view our introduction video:

Respiratory Outpatient Clinics/ Home Visits

The service offers Physiotherapy assessment and treatments for those who have problems with breathlessness management, sputum retention and chest clearance. This may be individuals with a diagnosis of a chronic lung condition or those who have a neurological condition that is causing respiratory compromise.

Breathing Pattern Disorder Outpatient Clinics/Home Visits

Patients who have problems with disordered breathing/dysfunctional breathing and hyperventilation syndrome are also treated by the service with a holistic assessment. Patients are seen individually and are supervised through a breathing re-education programme that may include anxiety management strategies; relaxation techniques and breathing retraining.

Please note, home visits are specifically for patients who are house bound and unable to attend an outpatient clinic appointment.