Pulmonary Rehab

The groups are run at the following venues:

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday - in Poplar Grove surgery Aylesbury between 1 30 and 3 30.

Tuesday - Thame Hospital 1 30 to 3 30.

Wednesday - Loudwater Boys Club 10.00 to 12 midday.

The programme consists of 9 weeks. Starting with an assessment to see how far a client can walk in 6 minutes.

Then week 2 through to 7 it will be education on what is COPD. We teach:

·         Breathing Techniques

·         Recovery from panic attacks related to their condition

·         Nutrition

·         Relaxation

·         Medication and Inhaler Technique

·         Occupational Therapy

·         Breathe Easy

·         Welfare benefits and Blue Badge entitlements

·         Chest Care

We are hoping to get other speakers interested in our groups.