Podcast: CFPhysio and Luke

This episode of the CFStrong Podcast is thanks to our collaboration with CFPhysio. In this episode, Jen Hauser, a physiotherapist with nearly twenty years experience, speaks with Luke about how he manages his CF and physiotherapy and how he stays motivated to keep active. Luke, a young man with CF, shares some of his journey with developing a routine for life, including aspects of lung hygiene and exercise. Luke talks about his strategies for motivating himself and staying on track, especially when there might not be any obvious symptoms to treat, or immediate improvement in health outcomes when he does complete his physiotherapy. If you are feeling like you want to revisit some old strategies or find new ones, listen in and see what you can find through Luke’s insights. I think it's fair to say that in the past I’ve been usually pretty—not that consistent, I guess you could say, with you know, treatments and whatever else. So, a little while ago, I made just like a simple, like little calendar thing of the week and I've got that laminated. So, it's just like, you know, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and like a little box. So, what I do is every time I do physio of some sort, I'll just put a tick on it so I can look at that. And it’s sort of—a piece of paper can't really hold you accountable for not doing anything. But it's more so to look at, at least of some sort of visual reminder that I haven't done you know hypertonic on this day? Why not? —Luke CFPhysio strives to deliver evidence-based education in CF physiotherapist management that is accessible to all. Their mission is to educate and empower healthcare workers (involved in the care of individuals with CF) and all those impacted by CF in physiotherapy. Visit CFPhysio to learn more. If you would like to share your story, please contact us at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you and so would our listeners.