"Pulmonary Physio at Perth Royal Infirmary"

I had an assessment before being accepted on the course. 

The course was twice weekly for 6 weeks, afternoons 1.30 - 3pm which was a class of 6 or 7 people at different stages of COPD. It starts with warming up exercises, taking oxygen levels and heart. Blood pressure readings also.

There are several exercises eg: cycle, steps, treadmill, light weights, bars(of the wooden kind 😉) etc.

After the exercise session there is an education part where all parts of the lungs and breathing  are explained. You are issued with a folder with all kinds of info that you can go over again at home. All very well explained with diagrams and text. There are also speakers who attend eg: Asthma/COPD nurse, welfare rights etc

When i started the class I got breathless quite quickly with most activities.

That improved as time went on and my mobility improved with the exercises.

The staff are excellent 

Thank you to Carrig and Alison 😊 the main staff who had to put up with us for the 6 weeks. We had a great wee group, good banter and all got on well.

If anyone is offered this class I would recommend you try it. 5 stars 🌟 to all concerned