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Breathing Problems

Therapists providing home visits in Bristol, North Somerset & Taunton

Respiratory physiotherapists and occupational therapists can help you with a diagnosed breathing (respiratory) problem. Breathing problems can arise from your lung tissue, your airways or other structures in your body. Your pattern of breathing may be affected and you may struggle with worrying about your breathing. We offer specialist respiratory physiotherapy in the comfort of your own home to support you with:

– Managing breathlessness 

– Medication management

– Understanding your condition

– Managing anxiety

– Managing fatigue

– How to exercise safely

– Managing sputum production (phlegm)

– Using oxygen

– Managing chest infections

 

We commonly work with people with the following conditions:

– Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 

– Asthma

– Hyperventilation syndrome

– Bronchiectasis

– Pulmonary Fibrosis

Helen Bowery Respiratory Physiotherapist

Helen has recently joined our team and has a wealth of experience in the field of respiratory physiotherapy. She currently works for the NHS respiratory team locally and offers private home visits with Severn Physiotherapy LLP. 


Helen can help with a multitude of breathing disorders. She is kind and calm, bringing a sense of control to people when they're feeling anxious about breathing.

Contact us to book with Helen

What to expect from a respiratory assessment

The therapist will come to your home at a time that is convenient to you.

We will start by asking you about your experience of your condition and a little about your medical history. It is important for us to know what you are hoping to get out of having therapy so that we ensure the goals are realistic and treatment is individualised.

We often see how you move, observe how you breathe and take some observations (such as your pulse and oxygen levels) and monitor how you cope with exercise.

Treatment is tailored to the goals which are set with your therapist. 

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pulmonary Rehabilitation is an exercise and education programme. Research shows it’s a brilliant way to enable you to do more without feeling breathless, feel more confident in managing your condition and reduce feelings of panic and anxiety. The NHS run several programmes around the area.

However, if you would like to have a one-to-one programme, or sessions in your own home, get in touch with Severn Physiotherapy. Our team is experienced in running pulmonary rehabilitation programmes, working with a wide range of abilities, helping people to achieve their potential and feel confident in managing their breathing condition.

Get in touch to talk about if you would benefit from Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pulmonary rehabilitation at home

Please contact us to discuss the options of having pulmonary rehabilitation exercise and education in your own home.

My mother, who is a resident in a care home, had problems with her chair, some falls, and moving and handling. Faye, supported by Kelly (both from Severn Physiotherapy) provided a wide ranging, thorough and insightful assessment in the home, carefully and compassionately assessing our mother and the staff handling her over a 2 hour period. Faye also assessed her needs for a suitable chair in great detail. The resulting report has been very useful in helping us decide on a suitable chair, and in helping staff with appropriate moving and handling, including the use of a hoist. These can be difficult issues for both care home residents and staff, and Faye conducted the assessment sensitively, involving both my mother and the staff appropriately in the process. I would thoroughly recommend Severn Physiotherapy to anyone in a similar position, and I am sure their other services are equally as good.
R Gibbins
R GibbinsSon
A really great sports massage it's helped with trouble I was getting when training my legs at the gym. Kelly is very knowledgeable, and was able to give me some great advice for when I train. Will definitely go back for more treatment
E Cole
E ColeMarketing
Had a fantastic, relaxing pregnancy massage from Skye. Gentle and soothing whilst alleviating the general aches and pains. Friendly and professional service and great that you can enjoy your massage in the comfort of your own home
A Madden
A MaddenMother
Kelly has been seeing my elderly Mum to help get back on her feet after breaking her femur. She is very professional, caring, communicative and lovely. She is so kind to Mum and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending her to anyone seeking a first class physiotherapist. Thank you so much Kelly!
S Gamlin
S GamlinDaughter
My wife recently broke her hip and Kelly is currently treating her following her discharge from hospital. It was such a relief to find Kelly, her skill, professionalism and patience is exceptional, she has even contacted our GP on my wife's behalf. We have complete confidence in her and her ability to ensure my wife regains full mobility as soon as possible. I can recommend Kelly unreservedly.
A Wilson
A WilsonHusband
Skye works with my elderly father who has dementia and ankylosing spondylitis. Sadly he is no longer able to walk, but Skye is working on his upper body, core and leg strength to enable him to retain as much mobility as possible. She has a very good relationship with him, which is built on respect and trust. She listens to him, checks how he is feeling and moves at his pace. Her positive attitude means that Dad, who can be quite hard to motivate, is enthusiastic about doing the exercises and perseveres even when he finds it difficult. Skye is conscientious about communicating with us as a family and suggesting ways we can get involved in Dad's exercise programme. I have no hesitation in recommending the practice to others.
CW
CWDaughter
I recently had a knee replacement and was very anxious and in a lot of pain following discharge from hospital. Kelly managed to visit me at home at short notice and was incredibly reassuring and helpful. She’s been able to visit a number of times since and this continues to be helpful as the NHS physio appointments are infrequent. I am really grateful to Kelly for helping me through this difficult experience and I would highly recommend her. Many thanks, Julia.
J Seagar
J SeagarPatient
What a wonderful experience this was. We arranged for Kelly from Severn physiotherapy to visit my Dad after spending time in hospital to get him mobile again. Kelly was so friendly and thorough in getting to understand the problems my dad faced and then treating him for these problems. Helping him stand and helping us understand how we can help him. I really can’t praise Kelly enough. She then contacted our GP and gave recommendations for occupational therapy referrals. The cost I feel was extremely reasonable for the level of service we got from Kelly. Five star review. Fantastic
M Holden
M HoldenSon
Fantastic help getting my step-dad back on his feet and recovering after having pneumonia. Highly recommend Skye, very knowledgeable and helpful!
A Maden
A MadenDaughter
Excellent communication and pro-active ideas regarding clients specific training needs. A pleasure to work with👍
A Barnes
A Barnescolleague
Severn Physio are brilliant. My mum was just out of hospital from a serious illness; they were able to come and assess her within a few days and after her first session she sounded so much more motivated and positive. Their kindness and expertise has been central to her rehab. Many thanks, Dr Kate Hall
Dr K Hall
Dr K HallDaughter
Skye was so helpful with my knee pain and gave me simple but effective exercises to do at home. Couldn't rate her more highly.
E Wison
E Wisonpatient
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