Home pulmonary rehabilitation programme
Last edited: 18/08/2026
1. Warm Up - Please see the Asthma and Lung UK Keep Active Handbook.
2. Get stronger exercises
Complete three rounds of each exercise two to three times per week.
Bicep curls x 10
Using the weight prescribed by your Physiotherapist __________kg
Leg extensions x 10
Using the weight prescribed by your Physiotherapist __________kg
Upright rows x 10
Using the weight prescribed by your Physiotherapist __________kg
Heel raises x 10 (Holding on to a chair for balance)
3. Cardiovascular work five days a week
Walking
10/15/20 minutes
Stairs
1/2/3 minutes
High knees
1/2/3 minutes
4. Cool down - Please see the Asthma and Lung UK Keep Active Handbook.
Contact us
Admin Team
Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital
01227 594657
kcht.pulmonaryrehab@nhs.net
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.
Any phone messages or emails left after these times will be responded to the next working day.
This information should only be followed on the advice of a healthcare professional.
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Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Trinity House, 110-120 Upper Pemberton
Ashford
Kent
TN25 4AZ
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