Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy is an area of physiotherapy that specialises in the prevention, rehabilitation, and compensation of clients with diseases and injuries in the heart and lungs. It is designed to help individuals improve their breathing and aerobic capacity by teaching them more effective breathing techniques and exercising under fully-monitored conditions.
Conditions affecting lungs & heart may manifest themselves as shortness of breath, persistent cough, increased work of breathing or the reduced ability to exercise.
Common cardiorespiratory conditions:
Our core component of cardiopulmonary physiotherapy interventions is exercise prescriptions through various methods and techniques which we use in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation viz. deep breathing exercises, breathing facilitation exercises, percussions and vibrations, coughing, mobility assistance, and individually tailored exercises, etc. Through these techniques we help patients to reduce breathlessness, increase functional capacity, reduce the exacerbations of conditions & thereby reduce the number of hospital admissions also enhances mental wellbeing and improves the quality of life.
