Physiotherapy Team

Lung Health Monitoring

We provide assessments to monitor and support your lung health, including:

• Spirometry to measure lung function.
• Sputum sampling to identify bacteria or other microorganisms causing infections. Where necessary, this may include sputum induction using nebulised saline.

Inhaled Therapy Support

Our team offers guidance on starting and managing inhaled and nebulised treatments. This includes advice on correct technique and equipment use.

Airway Clearance Techniques

We regularly review your airway clearance methods to ensure they remain effective, comfortable and tailored to your needs.

Oxygen and Non-Invasive Ventilation Assessment and Support

We assess whether oxygen or non invasive ventilation support is needed and provide support with referral for equipment setup, safe use and ongoing management.

Exercise Support

Exercise plays an important role in maintaining health and quality of life. We offer:

• Personalised exercise advice
• Exercise testing, including:
• Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET): assesses how your heart, lungs and muscles respond to activity
• Six Minute Walk Test (6MWT): measures your endurance and helps track changes over time
• Strength testing
• Access to virtual individual and group exercise sessions, including Yoga, to support flexibility, strength and respiratory health

You can find information and resources relating to physiotherapy treatment here Physiotherapy resources.

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

Our pelvic health specialists provide assessment and treatment for both men and women experiencing:

• Bladder or bowel issues
• Menopause related symptoms
• Pregnancy and postnatal recovery

You can find information and resources relating to pelvic health on the Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP) website.

We accept self referral to this service for any new or ongoing pelvic health issues.

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Our musculoskeletal (MSK) team provides expert assessment and treatment for a wide range of MSK problems that may impact your daily activities or physical fitness. We assess all MSK and orthopaedic concerns, including joint pain, soft tissue injuries, arthritis, persistent pain, and sports related injuries. We also offer guidance on bone health and safe return to activity following injury.

We accept self-referrals to our service for any new or ongoing MSK problem.

Inpatient Physiotherapy Service

Our dedicated ward based team provides specialist care for people with cystic fibrosis, non-CF bronchiectasis and primary ciliary dyskinesia. Everyone admitted to the ward receives a full physiotherapy assessment, followed by regular treatment sessions during their admission.

Your physiotherapy sessions will focus on helping you clear your airways, stay physically active, and use inhaled or nebulised treatments safely and effectively. We encourage regular exercise to help you maintain your strength and overall well being, and have a ward gym available for use. Physiotherapy is available every day, including weekends, provided by staff who are experienced in CF care

If needed our musculoskeletal specialists are available to provide assessment and treatment for joint, muscle or other musculoskeletal concerns.

Outpatient Physiotherapy Service

The outpatient physiotherapy team are available for:

Clinic Reviews

Regular reviews at each visit—face-to-face or virtual—to keep your physiotherapy plan up to date.

Annual Physiotherapy Assessment

A detailed yearly review to help set personalised goals and ensure all aspects of your care are covered.

Physiotherapy Clinics

Treatment advice and support in a physiotherapy led clinic: including airway clearance, home oxygen, inhaled therapies and exercise.  This can be in person, via video or telephone.

MSK Physiotherapy Clinic

We accept self-referrals to our service for any new or ongoing MSK problem.