Blogs by Rachel Garrod
What Happens in a Respiratory Physiotherapy Assessment?
A respiratory physiotherapy assessment checks breathing, symptoms and function to guide safe, personalised treatment for better daily living.
What Is Respiratory Physiotherapy?
What is respiratory physiotherapy? Learn how specialist treatment can ease breathlessness, clear mucus and improve daily function safely.
Comprehensive Fall Risk Assessment for Elderly: A Clinical Guide for 2026
Did you know that in Spain, nearly one in three adults over the age of 65 experiences at least one fall each year? That isn’t just a statistic. It’s…
Balance Exercises for the Elderly in Marbella: Regain Confidence and Independence
Imagine strolling along Marbella’s beautiful paseo, the sea breeze on your face, without a second thought about a misplaced step or an uneven paving…
Online Pulmonary Rehabilitation: A Complete Guide to Breathing Better at Home
What if the most significant step towards easier breathing wasn’t an exhausting trip to a clinic, but a simple click from your own living room?
We…
Respiratory Physiotherapy Marbella: The Essential Guide to Better Breathing
Imagine strolling along the Paseo Marítimo, the sea air on your face, only to find yourself stopping every few metres, fighting for breath. That…
Some things you might not know about nasal breathing
Did you know that the nose is part of the respiratory system? The nose should be our predominate method of inhaling and exhaling air, and there are several good reasons for this. The nostrils, hair and nasal passageways are designed to assist in filtering allergens...
Practicing Self Compassion
Self-compassion is a psychological concept that appears to be receiving long over-due attention. The term refers to a state of mind whereby the individual becomes open to their own suffering, not avoiding or disconnecting from it, but seeing it without judgment or...
Guide: Understanding the Differences: Emphysema vs Bronchitis vs COPD
Summary of this blog by Rachel Garrod Are you confused about the differences between emphysema, bronchitis, and COPD? Don't worry, you're not alone. Read through my extensive guide below, and understand each disease and its differences. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary...
How Bendy Do I Need To Be ?
Most of us recognise the importance of stretching our muscles, but how much do we really need to do? On the one hand, as we age, muscles, tendons and ligaments become less flexible, this can have negative impacts on our posture and balance. In extreme cases, affecting...
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