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Deep breaths for lung patients
Patients who have lung conditions are benefiting from pulmonary rehabilitation classes.
NHS Lanarkshire runs sessions at Hairmyres Hospital, Monklands Hospital in Airdrie and Wishaw General Hospital.
The rehab combines gentle physical exercise with discussion and advice on lung health and is designed to help manage the symptoms of lung conditions, including getting out of breath.
Pulmonary physiotherapist Jennifer McDonald, who runs the Hairmyres classes, said: “Completing a rehab course is a good way to learn how to exercise at the right level for the individual.
“Research shows it can lead to improvement in someone’s ability to walk further and in the general quality of life. It can help them feel less breathless doing day-to-day activities, such as walking up stairs, shopping and dressing. They should feel less tired too.
“Class members typically come for 12 sessions over six or 12 weeks and we offer them a programme of nine exercises including step-ups, bicep curls, wall presses, knee-tapping and exercise bikes.”
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