Interstitial lung disease (ILD) encompasses a broad and complex group of lung conditions, all involving varying degrees of inflammation or fibrosis within the lung interstitium. People living with ILD often experience dyspnoea and reduced physical capacity, which can contribute to inactivity and deconditioning. Alongside appropriate medical care, structured exercise programs can help ease symptoms and support improvements in overall fitness and wellbeing.
Physiotherapists and exercise physiologists play a vital role in the care and long-term management of ILD in patients.
Join our expert panel to hear how to support ILD patients to exercise safely and confidently and provide clear guidance that helps patients stay active. Submit your questions for our speakers at registration, or during the live session. Register now to view live or on demand from the following day.
Learning Outcomes
- Define ILD and recognise the common symptoms associated with ILD.
- Define how to support ILD patients to exercise safely and provide clear guidance that helps patients stay active.
- Identify how to manage and monitor desaturation and breathlessness during exercise.
- Outline how to safely support patients to stay active throughout palliative and supportive care.
Speakers:
Prof Lissa Spencer:
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist/Allied Health
Researcher, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney
Clinical Professor, University of Sydney
A/Prof Nicole Goh:
Respiratory and Sleep Physician
Director of the interstitial lung disease unit, Austin Hospital
Clinical A/Prof, Faculty of Medicine, University of Melbourne
Dr Leona Dowman
Senior Exercise Physiologist, Austin Health
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Monash University
This virtual learning event is proudly supported by the Centre of Research Excellence in Pulmonary Fibrosis.
This virtual learning event is accredited with RACGP for one hour of Educational Activity (EA).
