Cardio-pulmonary
ABOUT
Cardiopulmonary physiotherapists use physical modalities to treat people. This may involve using manual techniques to clear infected mucus from a person’s chest, or using noninvasive ventilation to help a person breathe, or prescribing exercises to improve a patient’s functional exercise capacity.
BENIFITS
Improve lung function and stamina. Reduce risk of chest infection by preventing accumulation of phlegm in the lungs. Helps to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Help alleviate chest pain caused by heart problems or lung problems
TREATMENT
Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy treatment may include breathing techniques, specific exercise prescription and home or community exercise programs. Some people with cardiorespiratory conditions require additional support including high levels of care and specialised equipment