13/11/2025
🌍 World Pneumonia Day
Pneumonia remains one of the most common reasons people with neurological or respiratory conditions end up in hospital, but with the right support, we can help to prevent this.
At Compass Allied Health, our Physiotherapists, EP's, OTs and Speech Pathologists all play a vital role in helping our clients stay healthy, active, and out of hospital.
For children and adults living with neurological conditions, several factors can increase the risk of pneumonia, including
💨 reduced cough strength
🫁 weak respiratory muscles
🧍 changes in posture or mobility
🍽️ swallowing difficulties
That’s where targeted therapy makes a real difference.
Our team provides
✔️ Respiratory physiotherapy and airway clearance training
✔️ Breathing and lung expansion techniques
✔️ Cough assist and secretion management
✔️ Swallowing and airway protection support
✔️ Collaboration across our multidisciplinary team to align care
✔️ Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and exercise to build cardiovascular capacity and endurance
Together, we’re proudly supporting long-term respiratory health and reducing preventable hospital admissions. 💙