Are You Breathless - Free Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Self Care Awareness Programme

Chronic Obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

COPD is an umbrella term for a group of respiratory diseases which include emphysema, chronic bronchitis, chronic asthma and pulmonary fibrosis. These conditions make you very breathless and less inclined to exercise or exert yourself. As a result you become unfit and you do even less.

The good news is that even though we are unable to cure your condition, pulmonary rehabilitation classes can improve your fitness and the way you manage your condition.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Is a programme involving exercise and education that will give you the knowledge and skills to manage your condition and overall quality of life.

Philosophy
If we treat you today, we help you for ane day. If we train you, we help you for a lifetime.

 

FREE 6 Week Programme
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Self Care Awareness Programme is free. It is run weekly for 6 weeks and you can start anytime. Weekly sessions include 2 exercise sessions designed specifically for COPD patients. Followed by education, advice and weekly phone calls.

 

Sessions will include:
• How to manage breathlessness
• How to stay well and avoid flare up's
• How to take your medications
• Manage fatigue and stress
• Eating well with COPD
• Stop smoking support if needed

 

Learning outcome
• You will feel better and breathe easier
• Everyday activities will get easier due to
improved fitness
• You can manage your condition better
• Gain self confidence and independence
• Less admissions into hospital

• Learn at your own pace
• Learn from others success story's
• You don't have to leave your home

 

GENERAL INFORMATION
What you will need to participate? A smart phone, tablet or device with internet access
Don't have any of these?? Don't worry! If you don't have access to the internet, we can still deliver the programme to you at home.

 

Breathing Control

You may be concerned about your ability to exercise because of your breathlessness. We will provide you with strategies to help you manage your breathing during exercise.

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For more information about attending a pulmonary rehabilitation programme please speak to your health provider or call one of the numbers below.

 

Clinical Nurse 027 272 5605
Exercise Consultant 027 264 9914

For more information contact:
Whanganui Regional Health Network
100 Heads Road - Gate 3
Phone: (06) 348 0109
Email: info@wrhn.org.nz