Specialist physiotherapists (cystic fibrosis)
Physiotherapy is a key element in the management of cystic fibrosis.The support we can offer is made up of several different areas:
- teaching, assessment and modification of airway clearance techniques
- musculoskeletal assessment and postural advice
- continence advice, education and treatment
- exercise prescription and advice to achieve individual goals and improve fitness
- exercise testing
- provision, replacement and instruction on nebuliser therapy
- oxygen therapy if and when needed
- relaxation and provision of equipment
- initiation or monitoring of non-invasive ventilation if and when needed.
After you have been assessed, we aim to provide an individual treatment programme. This helps to keep your lungs clear of secretions, which reduces the risk of infection and lung damage.
Sian GreenSian specialised in respiratory care in 1995 and went on to work in child cystic fibrosis in 1997. She joined the Southampton adult cystic fibrosis team in 2004 as a clinical specialist physiotherapist.
Rakhee PatelRakhee specialised in respiratory care in 2008. After working with the adult cystic fibrosis service in 2009 she rotated through other respiratory areas within Southampton General Hospital. In 2015 she joined the Southampton adult cystic fibrosis team.
Laura BundyLaura qualified from Birmingham University in 2011. She joined UHS the same year and spent time on her rotation in the adult cystic fibrosis department, before becoming a permanent member of the team in 2016.
Our physiotherapy team is also supported by three rotational staff members who rotate through the department, helping them to gain the skills needed in this area. A junior physio joins the team every six months, and two senior physios every nine months.
Contact us
We are available during inpatient admissions and clinic reviews. For any queries outside of these times, please contact us on 023 8120 6801 or email AdultCFAdmin@uhs.nhs.uk. We are available to Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.