Breathe Better Program
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.
Backed by the latest research, our 12-week Healthy Joints Program under the Restorative Care pathway is designed to restore joint function, improve mobility and independence, and help your participant participate fully in life without excessive pain or stiffness. Led by expert physiotherapists, this evidence-based program delivers targeted, individualised exercise program tailored to your participants’ specific needs, combined with key educational sessions to help them effectively manage osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, or spine, and other chronic pain conditions long term. Build strength, reduce discomfort, and regain confidence — empowering you to stay active and live independently for longer.
Does your participant have an acute or chronic heart or lung condition? Join our 12-week multidisciplinary exercise and education program designed to restore function and improve independence. Led by experienced physiotherapists, dietician, speech therapist and occupational therapists, choose between a small-group or one-to-one format.
Program Overview
A 12-week multidisciplinary program combining targeted exercise and education to improve function, reduce symptoms, and build independence for participants with heart or lung conditions, offered in group or one-to-one formats. Through tailored exercises and evidence-based education, your participant will learn to breathe easier, move better, and take control of your health. Achieve lasting results in a supportive, restorative environment focused on your goals and long-term wellbeing.
Ideal Program Candidate:
This program is ideal for participants living with:
- COPD/ emphysema
- Asthma or bronchiectasis
- Fibrosis of Lungs
- Lung cancer
- Heart failure, post cardiac surgery, post heart attack (STEMI/ NSTEMI)
- Pneumonia, COVID 19
Program Goals & Outcomes:
Program goals & outcomes focus on:
- building fitness, strength, and confidence
- develop and improve practical disease management strategies
- optimising medication to maximise function
- educate on effective breathing and airway clearance techniques for improved symptom management
- develop effective self-pacing, task modification to maintain/ improve independence with personal and daily living tasks
Program Inclusions
| Assessment: | Comprehensive multidisciplinary individualised assessments with SMART goals aligned to participant’s plan & functional outcomes (2.5hrs assessment & report) |
| Program Discharge: | Exit plan outlining goals achieved, services received and recommendations for ongoing functional requirements (2.5hrs reassessment & report) |
| Service Evidence: | Record of attendance/ goal attainment & progress report |
| Program Delivery: | 12 week duration 1hr exercise sessions 6 x 30 min education sessions – multidisciplinary Tea & coffee provided post session (centre based) |
Option 1
Best Practice
Best option for those requiring monitoring, motivation or just keen to maximise their physical outcomes under the guidance of a physiotherapist.
24 x 1hr exercise sessions + education
(2 days per week x 12 weeks)
Modes of delivery available, prices vary accordingly:
- group centre-based sessions
- remote telehealth
Option 2
Best Value
Best of both world, for tech savvy clients, maximised supervision but with half the travel requirements.
12 x 1hr group + 12 x 1hr telehealth exercise sessions + education
(2 days per week x 12 weeks)
Combination of in-home and telehealth:
- assessments completed in-home
- education via remote telehealth
Option 3
Light Touch
For those with busy lives, motivated to exercise at home, but still looking to enjoy a fun, social exercise group weekly.
12 x 1hr exercise sessions + education
(1 day per week x 12 weeks)
Modes of delivery available, prices vary accordingly:
- group centre-based sessions
- in-home sessions
- remote telehealth
For more information, pricing, or to get started with the Breathe Better, Live Stronger Program, simply contact the Agestrong Health Group:
