Chest Physiotherapy In Burnaby | Cedar Physiotherapy & Cardiorespiratory Care
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Chest Physiotherapy
What conditions can be helped?
Whether you are living with a chronic lung condition, heart issues, or a lingering chest infection, it can deeply impact your quality of life.
The good news is that chest physiotherapy in Burnaby can help you breathe better, rebuild stamina, and prevent future infections.
Asthma
COPD
Fibrosis
Post-COVID
What Is Cardiorespiratory (Chest) Physiotherapy?
It is designed for people who experience shortness of breath, fatigue, reduced endurance, or recurrent chest infections.
At Cedar Physiotherapy, every session is personalized and hands-on, using breathing retraining, airway clearance, and exercise to improve your lung and heart function.
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Your trusted local clinic for chest physiotherapy and cardiorespiratory rehabilitation
Common Conditions Treated With Chest Physiotherapy
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cystic fibrosis
- Deconditioning after illness or inactivity
- Heart failure or post-heart surgery rehab
- Post-operative breathing difficulties
- Post-pneumonia or post-COVID recovery
- Pulmonary fibrosis
If you feel easily winded or out of shape after illness — even without a diagnosis — your Burnaby physiotherapists can help you rebuild your strength safely.
How Chest Physiotherapy Helps You Breathe Better
1. Breathing retraining and breath control
Your physiotherapist assesses your posture and breathing mechanics, teaching specific breathing exercises, stretches, and posture corrections to restore efficient breathing patterns.
2. Airway clearance techniques
If mucus or secretions build up in your lungs, it can cause infection or breathing difficulty. Your Burnaby chest physiotherapists use postural drainage, percussion, and vibration techniques to clear your airways and improve lung function.
3. Exercise and pulmonary rehabilitation
Your physiotherapist designs safe, personalized pulmonary rehabilitation programs to boost your stamina, strengthen respiratory muscles, and improve your daily activity levels.
4. Recovery after illness, infection, or surgery
After pneumonia, COVID-19, or surgery, lingering breathlessness is common. Manual therapy and posture correction may be used to enhance your lung expansion and recovery.
5. Education and long-term self-management
Your team teaches you to recognize infection warning signs, manage breathlessness, and use airway clearance techniques at home.
6. Prevention and lifestyle support
You are guided on posture, breathing control, stress management, and exercise progression to prevent relapses and maintain long-term lung health.
What To Expect During Your Chest Physiotherapy Session
- Breathing and movement evaluation – Assessing posture, endurance, and muscle use
- Comprehensive assessment – Understanding your symptoms, lifestyle, and goals
- Customized treatment plan – Combining hands-on therapy, airway clearance, and guided exercise
- Home program – Practical breathing and mobility exercises
- Progress tracking – Regular adjustments and ongoing support
Benefits Of Chest Physiotherapy
- Better airway clearance and fewer infections
- Enhanced confidence and quality of life
- Improved breathing efficiency
- Increased stamina and daily energy
- Reduced breathlessness and anxiety
- Stronger posture and lung capacity
Frequently Asked Questions
When should you not do chest physiotherapy?
How to do chest physiotherapy on myself?
What are the different types of chest physiotherapy?
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