Physiotherapy is part of the multi-disciplinary team at Wellington Hospital involved with the management of people with Cystic Fibrosis.

The physiotherapist will teach and update patients and parents with regards to airway clearance techniques such as chest percussion and deep breathing exercises. They have lots of fantastic ideas regarding exercise and other fun activities for kids to help improve fitness and lung function.

It is important that people with CF clear the chest of phlegm regularly and minimize the risk of further infection.

Physios are able to support people with CF in using nebulisers for antibiotics and hypertonic saline.

Physiotherapists should be present at out-patient appointments, and for in-patients will visit twice daily to carry out chest percussion.

The Breath4CF Physical Activity Fund is provided by the Cystic Fibrosis Association of NZ to help people with CF stay healthy via physical activities and sport. (Up to a maximum of $300 per child, or $400 per adult, each financial year).
Click on the link below for more information and to download application forms, from the CFNZ website.

If you have already received the full amount available for the year from the Breath4CF fund, and require further financial support, Wellington Branch may be able to offer further help. Applications to the branch must be made in writing and supported by invoices/ receipts if they are to be considered and are dependent on Branch funds.