HOW PHYSIOTHERAPY CAN HELP PEOPLE RECOVER FROM COVID-19

PHYSIOTHERAPY: CARDIORESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY plays an important role in the treatment of COVID-19.

COMMON CARDIORESPIRATORY CONDITIONS INCLUDE : Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(COPD) Asthma Bronchiectasis Bronchitis Emphysema Congestive cardiac Failure Respiratory Infections i.e. Pneumonia Hypertension Angina Myocardial Infarction peripheral Vascular Disease. Depending on the condition , the physiotherapy treatment may include : DEEP BREATHING EXERCISE : to encourage increased lung volumes HANDS ON TECHNIQUES AND BREATHING FACILITATION EXERCISE : to expand the lung capacity. PERCUSSION AND VIBRATIONS : to help you loosen secretions and make coughing easier. COUGHING AND BREATHING STRATEGIES : to help you cough and manage the shortness of breath. BREATHING AND CIRCULATION EXERCISE : to prevent further respiratory and vascular complications such as chest infection and deep venous thrombosis (DVTs). MOBILITY ASSISTANCE : to move safely in bed , sit up , stand , and walk. Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy encompasses many things , from teaching patients different types of breathing exercise. Once the patient has left the intensive care unit , the rehabilitation team continues to help progress their exercise tolerance , monitor their reaction to exercise and provide individualized strengthening exercises to help gain back the strength lost during their ICU stay .