Action for Lung Diseases

Sports Excellence (SE) | Department of Sports Excellence, of the 1st Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), with the exclusive donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), in addition to its contribution to elite sports (pre-national, national, and Olympic teams of all sports) and therapeutic exercise programs for chronic diseases, supports the program “Therapeutic Exercise – Action for Lungs” for individuals with respiratory diseases.

What are Chronic Respiratory Diseases?

The lungs play a crucial role in gas exchange, allowing the oxygenation of blood. Chronic respiratory diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis, and lung transplantation interfere with the normal function of the respiratory system, significantly affecting the patients’ quality of life.

The Benefits of Exercise

Exercise is fundamental for the management and prevention of chronic respiratory diseases.

• Prevention: Helps strengthen the respiratory muscles and promotes better respiratory function.

• Management: Enhances cardiorespiratory endurance and improves the ability for physical activity.

• Health: Strengthens the immune system, improves sleep, and reduces inflammation.

Objective: Providing Personalized Exercise Programs to Patients with Chronic Respiratory Diseases

Our goal is to provide a safe and effective exercise regimen for patients, improving their quality of life and physical health.
This program aims to improve patients’ quality of life, improve their physical and mental well-being, and enhance medical treatment.

How the Therapeutic Exercise Center Operates

• Evaluation by a team of specialists (Physician, Physiotherapist, Physical Education Trainer, Psychologist)

• Monitoring of health and functional indicators

• Anthropometric measurements and body composition analysis

• Assessment of physical fitness level

• Program initiation – duration 12 weeks (3 times per week)

• Creation of an electronic medical file

• Additional follow-up via online questionnaires

• At the end of each session, subjective fatigue and performance will be recorded

• Continuous feedback provided

• Upon completion of the 12-week program, recommendations will be provided for an additional 3-month exercise plan to promote continued exercise

Patient Safety Priority

All exercise sessions are accompanied by continuous monitoring of the exercisers’ vital signs, so as to ensure adherence to the recommended exercise framework.

Expected Outcome for Participants

Participants can improve their physical and mental condition, reduce the feeling of pain and the side effects of treatments.
The exercise features are designed based on the latest scientific information.
The inclusion of exercise in the patient’s daily life improves his quality of life.
The strong points of the program are the direct access and the application of personalized therapeutic exercise methods.

Contact Phone: +30 695 5190 208
Contact Email: info@sportsexcellence.gr