About ME
Respiratory Physiotherapy helps you breathe better, move better, feel better.
Rachel Garrod PhD qualified respiratory physiotherapist.
Rachel graduated from Guys School of Physiotherapy in 1991 and then worked in a number of teaching hospitals in London. In 1987 she obtained an M.Sc. in Health Sciences and specialised in respiratory care. In 2001 she was awarded a PhD in pulmonary rehabilitation. As Assistant Professor Physiotherapy, St George’s University she led on undergraduate and post graduate respiratory teaching and research. With over 100 peer reviewed publications, a number of book chapters and as editor of “Pulmonary Rehabilitation: An interdisciplinary approach”, she is an international expert on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Clinically, Rachel’s area of expertise is in the delivery of exercise for people with chronic health problems, such as diabetes, COPD, renal failure and hypertension. Her rehabilitation programmes feature components such as balance re-education, progressive resisted exercise, gait and posture training. She teaches breathing re-training, Inspiratory Muscle Training and provides physical activity therapies for people with cardio-respiratory conditions, such as asthma, emphysema, hyperventilation, and panic disorders. She is trained in both mindfulness and hypnotherapy.
Rachel moved to Spain in 2014, where she provides domiciliary and online respiratory physiotherapy / pulmonary rehabilitation.
Rachel can help you move more easily, breathe more freely and improve your quality of life
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Call or email for more information
+34 699 501 190
rachelgarrod1@gmail.com
Respiratory Physiotherapy helps improve muscle strength, increase exercise tolerance, reduce breathlessness, improves balance and can give you a better quality of life.
How can I help?
- Do you find it difficult to get around because of breathlessness?
- Do you find anxiety regarding your health makes it harder for you to breathe?
- Have you had surgery and are unsure of how to get going safely again?
- Do you need help with airway clerance?
- Would you like to be stronger and have better posture? Do you need help improving balance after a fall or because of a chronic illness?
- Would you like help to stop smoking?
What conditions can I treat?
- Heart conditions such as Chronic Heart Failure, Rehabilitation post Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.
- Respiratory conditions such as : Csytic Fibrosis; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Asthma; Bronchiectasis; post surgery for lung cancer; chronic cough; Lung Fobrosis and many more.
- Chronic conditions which result in falls and poor balance such as Parkinsons; MS
- Treatment of COVID and Long COVID
- Get in touch if your condition is not specifically mentioned.