What is Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy?
A diseased or injured heart or lungs cause difficulties such as shortness of breath, persistent cough, increased breathing rate, or reduced ability to exercise. This is where cardiorespiratory physiotherapy comes in. Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy uses physical therapy for heart failure and other conditions for the rehabilitation and treatment of patients suffering from disorders of the heart or lungs
Cardiopulmonary physical therapy also includes treatment for obesity and weight reduction, balancing your cholesterol using a combination of exercises, machines and manual therapy as part of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy.
Benefits of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy helps improve breathing efficiency and lung capacity, reduces breathlessness and fatigue, and enhances overall endurance. It supports better heart and lung function, improves circulation, and helps patients perform daily activities with more ease and confidence. It also plays an important role in recovery after cardiac or respiratory conditions and improves overall quality of life.
In addition, orthopedic physiotherapy treatment enhances balance, coordination and overall physical function. It allows individuals to return to their normal lifestyle with more confidence and less discomfort, while also reducing the chances of recurring injuries through proper guidance and exercise.
Treatments used in Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy are:
- Hands-on Techniques
- Deep Breathing Exercise
- Breathing and Circulation Exercises
- Coughing and Breathing Strategies
- Breathing Facilitation Exercises
- Percussions
- Vibrations
- Mobility Assistance and Aid
- Individually Tailored Exercises
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Aerobic exercises
Conditions that are treated by Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy include:
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Angina
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Heart Attack (MI)
- Heart or Lung Surgery
- Respiratory Infections, i.e. Pneumonia
- Hypertension
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Heart or lung injury
- Congestive Cardiac Failure (CCF)
- Obesity