Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy is another aspect of Physiotherapy that focuses on prevention, rehabilitation and management of patients/clients with chronic and acute injuries in the heart and lungs. You may see the symptoms manifest as laboured and persistent cough, shortness of breath, reduced exercise tolerance and constant feeling of fatigue.
Some common cardiorespiratory conditions are:
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Post lung or cardiac surgeries
- Emphysema
- Bronchiectasis
- Recent Heart Attacks (Myocardial Infarction)
Through appropriate exercises and breathing techniques, there is plenty of evidence to.