Breathing Assessment

We’ll help assess and correct your breathing so that you can live a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Why Choose Bentall Physiotherapy?

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

We always warmly welcome new patients and make every effort to schedule you in at a convenient time.

INSURANCE

We direct bill major insurance providers, ICBC, Worksafe BC, and MSP so that you can focus on getting healthy.

30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE

We’ve been helping Vancouverites treat and prevent injuries for over 30 years!

Book Online

We offer 24/7 online appointment through our Janeapp portal.

RESULTS

All of our treatments are 1 on 1. We use advanced technology and techniques for more accurate treatment planning and quicker results.

5 STAR RATING

We’re an award winning clinic with an average 4.9 / 5 rating from over 100 reviews.

The Bentall Physiotherapy Difference

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We focus on the source of the problem and not the symptoms…

We want you to get back to a normal and active life as quickly and safely as possible. Instead of treating your symptoms for temporary pain relief, we focus on identifying the source of the problem and treat that for long lasting results.

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We focus on education and habit / movement pattern modification…

We want you to see lasting results. Our team members will assess a variety of movement patterns and postures while empowering you with education and exercises so that you can reduce the risk of re-injury and prevent new injuries from occurring.

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We take a holistic approach to treatment…

We understand that the human body is incredibly interconnected. We use a variety of technology and techniques to detect and treat not only the underlying cause of your problem but also other areas of your body that might be contributing to the problem.

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To book an appointment call 604-683-8138 ext. 2 or click below.

Vancouver Breathing Assessment

Breathing is very complex. There is a voluntary component which is controlled by your central nervous system (brain, spine and nerves), where breathing rate and volume are regulated based on CO2 levels. And there is an involuntary component, influenced by things like your emotions and complex speech behavior. These other influences can interfere with your normal breathing pattern, resulting in things like overbreathing (deregulated breathing), breath holding, gasping, sighing, chest breathing and rapid breathing.

There is a misconception that carbon dioxide is poisonous. When you breath out, only about 15% of the CO2 actually leaves your body. The other 85% is retained and plays a vital role in both your physical and mental health. This is because C02 is an essential component for regulating basic body chemistry including: pH and electrolyte balance, hemoglobin chemistry, blood flow, brain biochemistry, muscle activity, cardiac function, and kidney physiology.

Deregulated breathing or overbreathing leads to a deficiency of CO2 (called hypocapnia) which can trigger, exacerbate, or cause a wide variety of emotional (anxiety, anger), cognitive (attention, learning), behavioral (public speaking, test taking), and physical (pain, asthma) changes that may seriously impact health.

Overbreathing can be identified by monitoring CO2 levels in your exhaled air, using a capnometer, or through invasive blood testing. Capnometry is a practical, reliable and non-invasive method that can help to:

  • diganose hypocapnia
  • identify symptoms triggered by hypocapnia
  • discover the factors that cause hypocapnia
  • teach breathing training exercises aimed at decreasing hypercapnia

The main objective of breathing training is to:

  • restore proper breathing chemistry (CO2 levels)
  • establish a breathing rhythm (reduction of holding, gasping, sighing)
  • lower your breathing rate
  • increase your breathing depth
  • shift the focus of breathing from your chest to your diaphragm
  • encourage nasal breathing
  • relax during exhalation to reduce overall muscle activity

At Bentall Physiotherapy we offer breathing assessments and training through capnometry. Contact us to book your appointment now! Prior to your appointment, please fill out The Nijmegen Questionnaire and bring it with you.

  • “I ‘m an active professional with very little time to spare; so when I need help with my aches and pains I go to the best. At Bentall Physiotherapy therapists are experienced, professional and dedicated to helping us, the patients, feel really good again. An assessment is always focused on the root of the problem not the symptom and I always leave with exercises and suggestions on how I can participate in this healing process. Keep up the great job, you guys! I’m sure I will be back.”

    Sharon M.
  • “Mariola’s knowledge of human body, hands-on approach, professional and friendly manner has made a world of difference in dealing with my chronic low back pain. Now I have my life back and I am grateful for all the help.”

    Susan W.
  • “Experienced, professional and knowledgeable physiotherapists, empowering experience”

    Victor T.
  • “Just wanted to share with you how much I have appreciated the fine work Mariola has done helping to heal my back. Her cheery disposition and professional manner brightened many of my “rainy “days.”

    Janet C. RN
  • “Most of my family and I have been visiting Jacek for almost 15 years with various sports related ailments. Jacek is the best Physiotherapist we have found to get us pain free and moving again.”

    Strat L.
  • “After a shoulder injury I wanted to give up and curl into a ball and pass my days with self pity. Jacek believed in the benefits of exercise and encouraged me to try even when I felt grumpy and frustrated. He told me that the journey might take some time, but that it would be worthwhile. As part of my therapy he challenged me with 10,000 steps a day, and naturally I doubted myself because it was easier not be accountable. Jacek was determined to stand his ground and encouraged me every step of the way – to have courage and to “stick with the program”. Walking 10,000 steps is now a breeze for me, and each day I set new challenges with tremendous pride in myself. I cannot thank Jacek enough for believing in me when I had given up on myself.”

    Rhona M.
  • “Jacek gave me back my life. After I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Polymyositis and now Osteoarthritis, I struggled for many years with the disease until I found Jacek. He is very knowledgable and skilled to deal with the complexity of my disease and he is flexible with his time in order to bring me relief. His treatments relived me of my joint pains which enabled me to gradually reduced my pain medications. He eventually helped me achieved remission. I’m now off medication and lead a normal life. Jacek is my Physiotherapist of choice whenever I have a flare up for 20 yrs. and recommended him to my family and friends.”

    Joyce M.
  • “My 86 years old mother and I, we are both having arthritis, osteoporosis and osteopenia. We are Jacek’s patients for over 15 years or so, and I told him once that he is not allowed to retire ever! Without his treatments, we would be having very poor life quality. He takes the time to listen and helps you understand what is going on. He is knowledgeable, skilled, intuitive and so thorough. He is confident and inspires you to reach for the highest possible level of physical functioning despite your limitations. And when we talk and joke about his native Poland or our Serbia, our minds are forgetting the painful stretching or twisting that we have to endure in order to improve the range of motion or muscle strength. I have to say that even the toughest manual adjustments are done with extremely gentle approach. Jacek genuinely wants you to be in the best shape you could be. I would absolutely recommend this great professional to anyone!”

    Mirjana A.
  • “Jacek is a very special physiotherapist, my family and I are very grateful to be under his care. I never thought that a physiotherapist would teach me how to breath. Jacek educates about the fundamentals and awareness required to live in your body aligned and healthy. Of course, the process is one of co-creation—his wisdom and guidance and your action incorporating his prescribed posture and exercises. Jacek is a Master at his craft. His passion in understanding the integrated workings of the human body are incredible to say the least. With the depth of Jacek’s knowledge and wisdom in his field, coupled with his presence, makes is easy for me to say, that everybody would be well served to have a session with Jacek!”

    Briege F.

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We direct bill all major insurance companies, ICBC, WorkSafe BC and MSP so that you can focus your time and energy on getting better.

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