Respiratory physiotherapy is a core area within the profession of physiotherapy and plays a key role in the management and treatment of patients with respiratory conditions. Its goal is to clear the patient’s airways and help them return to physical activity and exercise.
In respiratory physiotherapy, we use many different interventions, including pulmonary rehabilitation, early mobilization, and airway clearance techniques, all of which have beneficial effects on symptoms associated with respiratory conditions.
The above are achieved through:
Breathing retraining
Individualized exercise
Drainage techniques and cough facilitation to remove secretions from the airways and lungs
Management of breathlessness
Breathing exercises to strengthen the respiratory muscles
Use of positive expiratory pressure (PEP) devices
At Physio Gatidou, we effectively manage patients with:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Bronchiectasis
Asthma
Respiratory system disorders
Cystic fibrosis
Recovery after heart or lung surgery
Recovery after infection such as COVID-19 or pneumonia
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