From June 8th 2020, we will be open for limited face to face consultations.

Please read our reopening policy before contacting the clinic. Each patient will be individually assessed before being offered a face to face appointment.

Please either fill out our online enquiry form or contact the clinic by phone on 01670 531144. Our reception is not open full time so you may need to leave a voicemail but we will get back to you as soon as we are able.

Respiratory Care

Our dedicated respiratory therapist carries out thorough assessments and formulates and delivers expert treatment plans on an individual basis for a variety of respiratory conditions, including but not limited to:

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
bronchiectasis
dysfunctional breathing patterns
asthma
non-specific chronic cough problems
recurrent chest infections and interstitial lung disease such as pulmonary fibrosis.

Treatments can include:

breathing pattern re-education in order to normalise breathing patterns and reduce hyperventilation
breathlessness and anxiety management
Active Cycle of Breathing Technique (ACBT) for sputum clearance
teaching of sputum clearance device adjuncts
cough suppression techniques
personalised home exercise programmes to maximise exercise capacity
postural advice
Buteyko Breathing Technique (BBT). Our therapist has a Diploma in this highly effective technique.

Our Respiratory Therapist has a wealth of knowledge and experience. She uses her vast knowledge of exercise prescription to provide a holistic approach to improving her patient's overall health and psychological wellbeing. Her goal is to enable her patients to better manage their long-term condition, which can on occasion involve planning for the last year of their life. Although not able to prescribe medication, our therapist is able to advise and make recommendations to her patients' GP regarding their medication. She is able to teach inhaler technique and suggest suitable devices to improve the efficacy of inhaled drug delivery. Her expertise allows patients with respiratory conditions to build confidence, feel empowered and in control of their symptoms. This promotes self-management and improves quality of life and fitness for people affected by respiratory disease.

What is Buteyko?

Buteyko (pronounced Bu-tay-ko) is a breathing technique which helps to manage conditions such as anxiety, asthma, COPD, Cough, hyperventilation, panic attacks, rhinitis, sinusitis and snoring. It is a structured and unique exercise programme, focussing on improving breathing patterns and reducing breathing rates. It is recognised in the NICE guidelines for the management of asthma. Our Respiratory therapist is also now qualified to teach Buteyko Breathing technique teachers. If this is of interest to you please contact info@synergyhealthcare.co.uk.

For more information on the Buteyko Breathing Technique, visit www.buteykobreathing.org.

Thank you for your help in getting me to the start line in the recent Great North Run. I made it over the finish line and 14 minutes faster than my time last year! Thank you once again Keith and I would not use any other Physiotherapist.

C Ciasley, Ashington

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