Respiratory Physiotherapy in Palamós
Specialised techniques to improve breathing and lung function.
In short
Clínica Eupnea offers Respiratory Physiotherapy in Palamós (Baix Empordà, Girona, Spain), with Ms Montse Surroca, specialist in Respiratory Physiotherapy. Specialised techniques to improve breathing and lung function.
Passeig del Mar, 41, Baixos — 17230 Palamós, Girona. Appointments on +34 872 21 75 91, Monday to Friday 09:00–13:30 and 15:30–19:30.
What Is Respiratory Physiotherapy?
Respiratory physiotherapy is a branch of physiotherapy dedicated to the prevention, treatment and stabilisation of diseases of the respiratory system. At Clínica Eupnea we apply manual and instrumental techniques to improve lung ventilation, facilitate the clearance of secretions and retrain the breathing pattern.
Who is it for?
- Chronic respiratory diseases: COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis.
- Postoperative care: Thoracic, cardiac or upper abdominal surgery, to prevent pulmonary complications.
- Paediatric conditions: Bronchiolitis, recurrent bronchitis, childhood asthma and cystic fibrosis.
- Neuromuscular diseases: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), muscular dystrophies and spinal cord injuries.
- Patients on mechanical ventilation: Ventilator weaning and rehabilitation following ICU admission.
- Post-COVID: Rehabilitation of persistent respiratory sequelae after the infection.
Techniques We Use
Our team applies the most advanced, evidence-based techniques to achieve the best results:
Secretion clearance techniques
- Autogenic drainage (AD): A controlled breathing technique that mobilises secretions from the peripheral airways towards the central airways.
- ELTGOL: Slow total expiration with the glottis open in the lateral decubitus position to drain secretions from the dependent lung.
- Forced expiration technique (FET): Expirations at different lung volumes to carry secretions up to the mouth.
- Nasopharyngeal suction: Removal of secretions in young children who cannot expectorate spontaneously.
Instrumental techniques
- PEP (Positive Expiratory Pressure): Devices that generate positive pressure during expiration to keep the airways open and facilitate drainage.
- Flutter / Acapella: Devices that combine PEP with vibration to mobilise secretions.
- Incentive spirometer: A device that stimulates deep inspiration and improves lung expansion.
- Cough Assist (In-Exsufflator): A mechanical device that simulates coughing for patients with muscle weakness.
Breathing retraining
- Diaphragmatic breathing: Training of the correct breathing pattern to improve ventilation and reduce dyspnoea.
- Pursed-lip breathing: A technique to prevent airway collapse and improve exercise tolerance.
- Costal expansion: Exercises to improve thoracic mobility and lung expansion.
- Respiratory muscle training: Strengthening of the inspiratory and expiratory muscles with specific devices.
Paediatric Respiratory Physiotherapy
Children require techniques adapted to their age and anatomy. At Clínica Eupnea we treat:
- Bronchiolitis: The most frequent cause of hospitalisation in infants. Physiotherapy speeds up recovery and prevents complications.
- Recurrent bronchitis: Treatment of recurrent respiratory infections with adapted drainage techniques.
- Childhood asthma: Education in inhalation techniques and breathing exercises to control the condition.
- Cystic fibrosis: A daily drainage programme to maintain lung function.
FAQs About Respiratory Physiotherapy in Palamós
A specialty using manual and instrumental techniques to improve respiratory function.
COPD, asthma, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, post-COVID, pulmonary fibrosis and pulmonary rehabilitation.
Assessment, bronchial drainage, breathing exercises, device training and therapeutic exercise.
Programmes of 8-12 weeks (2-3/week). Chronic conditions may need maintenance.
Yes, improves lung capacity, exercise tolerance and reduces residual breathlessness.
Yes, with age-adapted techniques. Useful for bronchiolitis, childhood asthma and cystic fibrosis.
A pulmonological assessment is recommended but you can book directly.
Yes, it enhances bronchodilators and may reduce medication needs.