Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy

Breathing Better, Moving Easier

At Réhabital in Côte Saint-Luc (CSL), Montreal, this service is delivered by Colin Teghen Tamuton, Physiothérapeute, a bilingual (English / French) physiotherapist and member of the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ). Colin combines hands-on manual therapy, progressive therapeutic exercise and clear patient education to deliver measurable functional results.

Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy targets the breathing and cardiovascular systems. Colin helps patients with chronic lung disease, post-COVID deconditioning, cardiac rehabilitation, or any condition where shortness of breath, fatigue or reduced exercise tolerance limits daily life.

Conditions Colin Treats

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) — breath control, energy conservation, exercise progression

• Asthma — breathing pattern retraining and pacing strategies

• Post-COVID syndrome ("long COVID") — graded reconditioning, breathing retraining, fatigue management

• Post-cardiac event rehabilitation — safe exercise progression after MI, CABG or stent

• Bronchiectasis and chronic productive cough — secretion clearance techniques

• Pre- and post-thoracic surgery — chest expansion, mobilization, cough re-education

Techniques and Tools

• Diaphragmatic and pursed-lip breathing retraining

• Active cycle of breathing techniques (ACBT) and autogenic drainage for secretion clearance

• Incentive spirometry and inspiratory muscle training

• Progressive aerobic and strength reconditioning with heart-rate and oxygen monitoring

• Energy-conservation strategies for activities of daily living

A Safe, Monitored Program

Colin builds programs that respect your medical history, medications, and any limits set by your physician. Vital signs are monitored, exercise intensity is paced, and progression is patient-led.

Synergy With Other Services

Patients managing chronic stress and breathing patterns often benefit from naturopathy and from visceral osteopathic techniques that improve diaphragm mobility.