Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapy
A specialism that involves a variety of airway clearance techniques
Cardio-respiratory physiotherapy is an important part of modern medicine. We offer treatment and advice for various acute and chronic cardio- respiratory conditions. Cardio-respiratory physiotherapy aims to help clear lung secretions, prevent or improve areas of lung collapse and reduce the effort of breathing.
Cardio-respiratory physiotherapists use various different airway clearance techniques such as:
Percussion/clapping
Vibration
Coughing and
Huffing to assist drainage of secretions
Who Do We Treat?
We treat breathing and airway clearance difficulties that may be as a result of
long standing disease, e.g. asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
bronchiectasis
dysfunctional breathing pattern
after an acute illness requiring surgery
Cystic Fibrosis
Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
Chest infection/Pneumonia
Post-operative physiotherapy for patients who underwent heart and abdominal surgery
Respiratory Physiotherapy Can Help With Symptoms Such As:
Excessive secretions
Breathlessness at rest or on exertion
poor exercise ability due to shortness of breath.
What Do We Offer?
Therapeutic exercise, breathing exercises
Active Cycle of Breathing Techniques
Airway clearance management
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Dysfunctional breathing patterns / Vocal cord dysfunction / hyperventilation syndrome
Bronchiectasis advice and management
COPD advice and management
Breathless management
Postural advise, postural drainage
Spirometry
Use of various types of equipment to assist in respiratory care (Acapella and PEP Mask)
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- Mark Bullen, 2 weeks ago
"We recently moved down from London having used the same physio for years who was excellent. Over the past 3 years I have tried three physiotherapists in the Sittingbourne area and I have finally found through a friend's recommendation probably the best one of all. I was treated by Xavier who completely cured an extremely painful back which I've had for years following surgery I can't thank him enough and would highly recommend Xcel."
- Stephen Quirke, 3 weeks ago
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- robert holding, 3 weeks ago
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- Nicola Smith, a months ago
"My experience at Xcel Health was wonderful. The staff are welcoming, friendly, hospitable and professional. My practitioner was Anagha Chandrashekhar and she is very good at what she does. She made all my physio sessions interesting and helpful. She taught me some new exercises which helped to alleviate the pain in my back and strengthen my biceps. She is very calm, patient and friendly. Every session I attended was good and no complaints. I will definitely recommend Xcel Health to friends."
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"I had my first treatment with V. She was amazing, she made me feel relaxed, talked me through each stage in terminology I understood and I left in a lot less pain than I arrived with! I can’t recommend V enough. Thank you!"
- Eve S, 2 months ago
"Xcel Health is amazing! My son (age 8) first had treatment there and amazing and big improvements. So helpful. I am having treatment for my ankle and walking issues with Xavier. The pain has gone from 10(being the worst) to 4 and that’s in four appointments. I can now walk without pain, put shoes without pain and now go back too exercise!! I can even go running without pain. Xavier is great and makes me feel comfortable and explains everything in detail."
- Rebecca King, 3 months ago
"I have just had my third session with Xavier and am beyond delighted with my experience of Xcel Health. Xavier is a tremendous physio but what has struck me most about the whole process is the welcoming nature of the entire team.The guys clearly care about the mental health side as much as the physical and are easy to talk to and extremely empathetic.I would recommend Xcel to anybody, outstanding service!"
- Danny Essen, 3 months ago
"I was pretty confident I knew what the problem was when I arrived for my first appointment. It turned out to be something completely different.Xavier explained everything really well without going too technical. I like to understand what’s going on and how to fix it so it was really refreshing that Xavier did that without needing to ask him. I have exercises to help support my recovery but not just a bit of paper or a video to watch, Xavier asked me to do each exercise before I left so that I could feel what muscles I’m trying to engage and He could make adjustments to my positioning so that I get the most out of my effort."
- louisajayne, 3 months ago
"Xcel Health is amazing! My son (age 8) first had treatment there and amazing and big improvements. So helpful. I am having treatment for my ankle and walking issues with Xavier. The pain has gone from 10(being the worst) to 4 and that’s in four appointments. I can now walk without pain, put shoes without pain and now go back too exercise!! I can even go running without pain. Xavier is great and makes me feel comfortable and explains everything in detail."
- Rebecca King, 3 months ago
