Figure 1 The spiral of deconditioning/breathlessness

Figure 1.1 Normal healthy lung – the lungs almost entirely fill the rib cage

Figure 1.2 Anatomy of the respiratory system

Figure 1.3 Bronchi, bronchial tree and alveoli

Figure 1.4 Healthy lung compared with COPD lungs – approximate capacities

Figure 1.5 The muscles involved in breathing

Figure 1.6 Approximate percentage contribution of the main muscle groups of respiration

Figure 2.1 Abdominal breathing technique

Figure 2.2 Depth of inhalation and exhalation in health versus COPD lungs

Figure 3.1 Kyphosis and erect posture – side view

Figure 3.2 Relative strain on neck muscles with head forward position

Figure 3.3 Slumped shoulder blades versus upright shoulder carriage

Figure 3.4 Straitjacket demonstration

Figure 3.5 Slumped and concertina-ed ribs versus upright, open rib cage

Figure 3.6 Slumped belly versus supportive and toned abdominals

Figure 4.1 Rolled-up towel back support

Figure 4.2 Unsupported versus supported posture

Figure 4.3 Location of support

Figure 5.1 Spongy lung demonstration

Figure 6.1 The dumb waiter exercise

Figure 6.2 Hand behind head (Eric Morecambe) exercise

Figure 6.3 Seated row (Fonzie) exercise

Figure 6.4 Upright row (stirrup pump) exercise

Figure 6.5 Shoulder lift exercise

Figure 6.6 Wall press-ups

Figure 7.1 The hip flexor group of muscles

Figure 7.2 High knee lift exercise

Figure 7.3 Heel to bottom exercise

Figure 7.4 Sit stand exercise

Figure 8.1 Walking on the spot

Figure 8.2 Punching side-to-side

Figure 8.3 Cardiovascular exercise machine choice

Figure 8.4 Recline bike – bad versus good posture

Figure 8.5 Arm bike – bad versus good posture

Figure 8.6 Upright bike – bad versus good posture

Figure 8.7 Treadmill – bad versus good posture

Figure 9.1 Thinking ahead to breathe

Figure 9.2 Using resistance bands if needed

Figure 9.3 Pulling against a resistance

Figure 9.4 Pushing against a resistance

Figure 9.5 Lifting against a resistance

Figure 9.6 Bending forwards

Figure 10.1 Standard recovery positions

Figure 10.2 Brice Method recovery position

Figure 10.3 Ssshh’ing exercise

Figure A2.1 Rolled towel as a back support

Figure A2.2 A lumbar roll (left) and a spikey peanut roll (right)

Figure A2.3 Resistance band with door anchor attached to it (front left) with dumbbells (to the rear)