Breathing and Respiratory Exercises

Incentive Spirometry

An incentive spirometer is a small device that shows how deeply you are breathing in. It is often given after surgery to encourage regular deep breaths and help prevent chest complications.

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What it does

Visual feedback motivates slow, deep breaths that open the small air sacs of the lungs.

You will often see it in our programmes for spinal fusion, total hip replacement and spinal cord injury, and it features in our post-surgical rehabilitation programmes.

How to do it

Sit upright.
Breathe out normally, then seal your lips around the mouthpiece.
Breathe in slowly and deeply, raising the indicator towards your target.
Hold your breath for 3 to 5 seconds.
Breathe out and rest. Cough to clear any mucus.

How much

10 breaths every hour while awake after surgery, or as your team advises.

Stop and check with us if

You feel dizzy. Rest between breaths.

Medical note

These instructions are general guidance, not a personal prescription. If you have a recent injury or surgery, a diagnosed condition, or symptoms such as numbness, weakness or dizziness, get assessed before starting. Stop and seek advice if pain increases sharply or you feel unwell.