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Where & when are the PR classes held?
Last updated on Monday, February 4, 2019
Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) is run 2 times a week for 6 weeks. Each session consists of 1 hour exercise and 1 hour of education. The programmes are available at the following venues:- Arrowe Park Hospital, Physiotherapy department. Monday's and Thursday's from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Clatter...
read moreWhy should i take PR classes?
Last updated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018
When a patient has a long-term breathing problem, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or another lung condition, they can find it difficult to do their normal daily activities without getting breathless. They may also find that they get tired very easily and often feel exhausted...
read moreWhat happens at the PR exercise classes?
Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2018
Pulmonary Rehabilitation classes are welcoming and friendly. Each session is led by a specialist physiotherapist who is happy to answer any questions you may have. Everything will be explained and demonstrated so that you feel comfortable and safe. At all times during the exercise you are monitor...
read moreWhat should I bring with me to the PR class?
Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2018
We advise you to have something to eat and drink before you come to the class. We do provide water at each venue but feel free to bring a drink of your choice to keep refreshed. We also ask that you always have you blue (reliever) inhaler present at the class if you have one (just incase).
read moreCan I bring a friend to the PR class with me?
Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2018
You are welcome to bring a family member or friend along to the sessions. They will not be able to take part in the exercise session but are more than welcome to listen to the education talks.
read moreWhy have I received an appointment for the COPD sessions?
Last updated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018
GPs, practice nurses, community nurses and hospital staff are the main people who will ask us to see patient's with COPD for help and advice. This will usually be discussed with you before the referral is made. Many patient's with COPD have been admitted to hospital with an exacerbation and the...
read moreWhere can I find out about learning to lip read?
Last updated on Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Lipreading classes are often known as ‘Managing Hearing Loss’ or ‘Speech reading’ classes. They are run either by Association of Teachers of Lipreading to Adults (ATLA)-trained tutors, or by people not formally qualified but with a great deal of valuable lipreading and teaching experience. Clic...
read moreCOPD, Pulmonary Rehabilitation & Oxygen Service
Last updated on Thursday, June 13, 2024
Based at Willow House at Clatterbridge Hospital the COPD, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Oxygen Service offers a specialist multidisciplinary approach to the management of patients diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). A comprehensive home oxygen assessment and review servic...
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