Physiotherapist

Living with CF for Young People

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Resources on managing CF, mental health and wellbeing, talking about CF, transition, secondary school, socialising, sexual health, getting a job, travel and concessions and benefits, transplants, university and further study. Read More

Living with CF for Children

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Resources on managing CF, mental health and wellbeing, talking about CF, childcare and preschool, primary school, travel and concessions and benefits. Read More

Living with CF

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

An overview of life with CF across the lifespan. Read More

International Committee for Mental Health in CF Guidelines

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

International guidelines for best-practice mental health care in CF, published in 2016 by the Intenrational Committee for Mental Health in CF, a partnership between Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and European Cystic Fibrosis Society. Provides consensus statements for screening and treating depression and anxiety. This document is primarily for health professionals but of interest to other people living with CF. Read More

My Exercise Record

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

A record to keep track of your goals and achievements when it comes to exercise. Read More

CF FIT: Exercise and CF for Personal Trainers

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

A guide for personal trainers, designed to provide information about cystic fibrosis (CF) and how it may affect an individual in an exercise or sporting environment. Read More

CF FIT: Exercise and CF for People Living With CF

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Guides for people living with CF, personal trainers. Read More

Depression, Anxiety and CF

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Article from CFA on what the International mental health, depression and anxiety guidelines mean for for people living with CF. Includes a summary of the recommendations from guidelines for people with cystic fibrosis and parents who take care of children with CF to help understand the impact of CF on depression and anxiety. Read More

Exercise and Sport

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Information on fluids in sport and eating and drinking during exercise. Available via CFA's Facts, Figures and Publications page. Read More

Climate Change and CF

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

A collection of information and articles about the impact of climate change, air pollution, and more on CF. Available via CFA's Facts, Figures and Publications page. Read More