Respiratory Rehabilitation Learning

A breathing exercise routine
This series of exercises demonstrates controlled breathing and how it can be coordinated with movement.

Ways to manage your energy throughout the day
Shortness of breath and fatigue can impact your ability to do daily activities. Through this video you will learn a series of strategies to help conserve and maximize your energy throughout the day.

Learning about the common medications to treat your symptoms
Have you ever wondered what your pill or puffer does or how it works to manage your lung condition? This talk explores the common groups of medications that are used to treat lung disease.

Discussing the what, why and how of breathing tests
Have you ever wondered why you had to perform a breathing test? They require you to work hard and perform many maneuvers. Throughout this video we will describe the different tests and what information is learned from doing them.

A look at exercising when you are short of breath
Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. However, when taking your next breath is difficult, it may seem hard to do simple daily activities. This talk explores how to look at exercise when you are short of breath.

Using oxygen on planes, trains and automobiles
Oxygen therapy does not mean being stuck at home. There is equipment available that allows you to be mobile. This talk will provide you with items to consider whether you are travelling by car, train or airplane.

How our lungs work and change with illness
This presentation will give you a general overview of our airways, lungs and how we use oxygen in our daily lives. We will discuss different types of impairments and how they affect the health of the lungs.

Positioning your body to prevent injury and shortness of breath
We often do not think about how our body is positioned or moving unless we start feeling pain, tiredness or difficulty breathing. By becoming more aware of what your body is doing, you can make little changes throughout the day.

Coping with anxiety and depression
Our emotions fluctuate throughout the day. This video discusses how everyday lives can be affected by anxiety and depression and the relationship with lung impairment.

Exploring the relationship between nutrition and your lungs
This video discusses the relationship between nutrition and lung impairments. You will learn about food choices for healthy eating, managing your weight, and coping with common food related issues associated with lung disease.

Quick Tips: Active Cycle of Breathing
Clearing mucus using several breathing techniques.

Quick Tips: Controlled Breathing
Learn about diaphragmatic and pursed lip breathing.