Physiotherapists play an important role in managing pulmonary conditions through cardio respiratory Physiotherapy
According to the Lung Foundation, lung disease and cancers are Australia’s second leading cause of death and 1 in 3 Australians will be impacted by a serious lung condition in their lifetime.
Our Physios can help with cardio respiratory Physiotherapy.
Colder weather and covid infections, especially for older people or those with existing conditions, brings signs of sick lungs which can include;
• Chronic cough (eight weeks or longer for adults)
• Shortness of breath
• Difficulty breathing
• Increased mucus production
• Pain or tightness in the chest when breathing
If you notice any of these symptoms refer to our Physios who can help with a process driven assess management approach
• Assess chest and lung function: auscultation, resp rate, resp quality, oxygenation, chest configuration and general health
• Manage acute and chronic conditions
• Provide hands on chest physiotherapy when needed
• Aid return to work and function
• Improve endurance, oxygenation and quality of life
• Assist with managing fatigue
• Develop strategies for living with lung disease, including domiciliary oxygen
• Maintain physical conditioning, balance and strength
• Educate clients, carers and family members about lifestyle modification to improve vitality.
Respiratory Physiotherapy treatments are designed to remove secretions and improve airway clearance and make breathing and functioning easier with aims to;
– Remove secretions
– Decrease work of breathing
– Promote lung expansion.
– Prevent lung collapse.
– Improve respiratory function
– Improve quality of life
Mother nature knows what she is doing by clearing airways and secretions with a good old fashioned cough BUT we can help the cough to be effective or assist when a cough is too weak to clear the chest through;
– ACBT and AD: breathwork combined with positioning.
– Positioning alone for oxygenation and best possible lung function
– Pulmonary Rehab after infection
– Strength and cardiovascular fitness
– Pain management
Physiotherapy aims to holistically improve all the function that our clients have lost through the infection itself, but also from the sequalae of prolonged convalescence and recovery.
Get in touch if you think you or the person you care for would benefit from Respiratory Physiotherapy.
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