Physiotherapy

Contents • 1 Introduction • 2 Aims of Chest Physiotherapy • 3 The Physiological Mechanism of Airway Clearance • 4 Classification • 4.1 Conventional Techniques • 4.1.1 Postural drainage • 4.1.2 Percussion • 4.1.3 Vibration • 4.1.4 Coughing • 4.1.5 Forced Expiratory Technique (FET) • 4.1.6 Indication of Conventional techniques • 4.1.7 Frequency • 4.2 Modern techniques • 4.2.1 Active cycle of breathing technique • 4.2.2 Autogenic drainage • 4.3 Instrumental techniques • 5 Assessment of need and outcome • 5.1 Contraindication of Conventional Techniques • 5.1.1 Positioning • 5.1.2 External Manipulation of the Thorax • 5.2 Complications • 6 Resources • 7 References Introduction [ | ] Respiratory physiotherapy is a core specialty within the physiotherapy profession and occupies a key role in the management and treatment of patients with As well as “chest physiotherapy”, which includes the management of clients with excessive airway secretions, maximising oxygenation, improving Aims of Chest Physiotherapy [ | ] The purpose of chest physiotherapy are: • To facilitate removal of retained or profuse airway secretions. • To optimize lung compliance and the ventilation-perfusion ratio/ improve gas exchange. • To decrease the work of breathing. • Improve exercise tolerance • Prevent secondary complications. The Physiological Mechanism of Airway Clearance [ | ] Normal Clearance: A normal clearance requires an open airway, a functional mucociliary escalator, and an effective cough. Airway...

We are a Physical Therapist owned clinic in Springfield, IL. We like to think of ourselves as your body’s pit crew! Our Mission The goal of the practice is to bring a global spectrum of physical therapy techniques to Springfield. We are dedicated to providing personalized patient care that emphasizes education, evaluation, rehabilitation and prevention. In addition, we strive to see patients within 24-72 hours of referral to treat the injury in its acute stage, an option that has been traditionally difficult for patients to obtain in the existing market.

When refering to evidence in academic writing, you should always try to reference the primary (original) source. That is usually the journal article where the information was first stated. In most cases Physiopedia articles are a secondary source and so should not be used as references. Physiopedia articles are best used to find the original sources of information (see the references list at the bottom of the article). If you believe that this Physiopedia article is the primary source for the information you are refering to, you can use the button below to access a related citation statement. Cite article Contents • 1 Introduction • 2 Published Clinical Practice Guidelines by Speciality • 3 Internationalisation • 4 References Introduction [ | ] The standard definition of Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) is "systematically developed statements to assist practitioners and patient decisions about appropriate health care for specific circumstances" The benefits of clinical practice guidelines include • Improve clinical outcomes • Reduce variability in clinical practice • Increase use of known effective interventions • Provide greater cost effectiveness • Increase transparency of evidence to justify interventions • Legitimize profession in the eyes of external stakeholders Clinical Guidelines are important to physiotherapists because they • Provide quick access to the synthesis of evidence • Give the clinician direct access to the knowledge-base of the experts • Allow one to...

There are many similarities between the terms physiotherapy and physical therapy and the focus of each within the allied health professions. The topics range from being equal in performance to varying degrees of distinction. So, are they the same, similar, or vastly different? According to Wikipedia, the terms are interchangeable, stating, “Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy…”. However, definitions among other resources give separate definitions based on the approach used by physiotherapists and physical therapists and their location. If living in Europe, Canada, or Australia, one may hear physiotherapy used, while those living in America are familiar with physical therapy. One commonality is that neither Physiotherapists nor Physical Therapy Clinics prescribe drugs, and medical, and chiropractic physicians refer most patients. What exactly is the general function of each? Patient receiving The main difference between physical therapy and physiotherapy is how they focus on healing. Physiotherapists typically use a manual, hands-on approach with soft tissue and fascial releases, The best way to determine any difference is to define the approach of each. What is Physical Therapy? The Therefore, Patients seeking care from physical therapists have experienced pain from various injuries or immobility. These may include recoveries from surgeries, accidents, sports injuries, or birth/growth defects. Physical therapists generally treat non-threatening injuries by assess...

Therapeutic exercise involves movement prescribed to correct impairments, restore Therapeutic exercise a core skills upon which the profession of physiotherapy is based. How does exercise differ from physical activity? • • Exercise is a physical activity that is planned and is performed with the goal of attaining or maintaining physical fitness. Physical fitness is a set of traits that allows an individual to perform physical activity Types of exercises [ | ] Therapeutic exercise may include: • • agility training; • • • • • movement pattern training; • neuromotor development activities training; • • • • • The most commonly included exercises fall into 4 groups • • Endurance exercises that engage large muscle groups over a longer period of time, in the area of 50 to 60% VO2Max to achieve greater cardiovascular endurance • • All of these are combinable into exercise programs that work for many different types of patients. Different subtypes of exercises can help to increase effectiveness or allow participation of individuals with special needs based on comorbidities. eg. Basic exercise prescriptions should follow the F- frequency: number of days per week I- Intensity: low, moderate or vigorous T- Time: minutes per session for endurance exercise T- Type: endurance, strength, flexibility or some combination Endurance Exercises [ | ] The dose of exercise can be described using the so-called FITT factors, where FITT stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type of activity Fre...

Most types of lower back pain are often referred to physical therapy as one of the first-line treatments. Physical therapy for The short- and long-term goals of physical therapy for back pain typically include the following: • Decrease painful symptoms in the lower back and/or leg • Improve low back function to tolerate daily activities as independently as possible • Increase the spine’s flexibility and improve its range of motion • Formulate a maintenance program to prevent the recurrence of back problems The exercises are intended to provide flexibility and strength training to the entire kinetic chain—groups of body segments, joints, and muscles that work together to perform bodily movements. Physical therapy helps restore the patient’s ability to perform daily activities with little-to-no discomfort. Large-scale studies have shown that physical therapy can provide up to 60% improvement in lower back pain and other symptoms. 1 Eleswarapu AS, Divi SN, Dirschl DR, Mok JM, Stout C, Lee MJ. How effective is physical therapy for common low back pain diagnoses? : a multivariate analysis of 4597 patients. Spine. 2016;41(16):1325-1329. doi:10.1097/BRS.0000000000001506 Watch This article provides a comprehensive guide to the therapeutic exercises used in treating lower back pain, guidelines to start an exercise routine, and step-by-step exercises to relieve back pain. 4 Categories of Therapeutic Exercises for Back Pain Therapeutic exercises are typically performed or learned und...

• Afrikaans • العربية • Asturianu • Български • Bosanski • Català • Čeština • Cymraeg • Dansk • Deutsch • Eesti • Ελληνικά • Español • Esperanto • Euskara • فارسی • Français • Gaeilge • Galego • ગુજરાતી • 한국어 • Հայերեն • हिन्दी • Bahasa Indonesia • Italiano • עברית • Македонски • മലയാളം • मराठी • Bahasa Melayu • Nederlands • Nedersaksies • नेपाली • 日本語 • Norsk bokmål • Polski • Português • Русский • Shqip • සිංහල • Simple English • Slovenščina • Suomi • Svenska • தமிழ் • ไทย • Türkçe • Українська • Tiếng Việt • 中文 • v • t • e Physical therapy ( PT), also known as physiotherapy, is one of the Physical therapists are known as physiotherapists in many countries. The career has many specialties including In addition to clinical practice, other aspects of physical therapist practice include research, education, consultation, and Overview [ ] Physical therapy addresses the illnesses or injuries that limit a person's abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PT management commonly includes prescription of or assistance with specific exercises, [ citation needed] Physical therapy is a professional career which has many specialties including Physical therapists also practice in the non-patient care roles such as health policy, [ citation needed] Education varies greatly by country. The span of education ranges from some countries having little formal education to others having doctoral degrees and post-doctoral residencies and fellowships. [ citation...

Contents • 1 Introduction • 2 Aims of Chest Physiotherapy • 3 The Physiological Mechanism of Airway Clearance • 4 Classification • 4.1 Conventional Techniques • 4.1.1 Postural drainage • 4.1.2 Percussion • 4.1.3 Vibration • 4.1.4 Coughing • 4.1.5 Forced Expiratory Technique (FET) • 4.1.6 Indication of Conventional techniques • 4.1.7 Frequency • 4.2 Modern techniques • 4.2.1 Active cycle of breathing technique • 4.2.2 Autogenic drainage • 4.3 Instrumental techniques • 5 Assessment of need and outcome • 5.1 Contraindication of Conventional Techniques • 5.1.1 Positioning • 5.1.2 External Manipulation of the Thorax • 5.2 Complications • 6 Resources • 7 References Introduction [ | ] Respiratory physiotherapy is a core specialty within the physiotherapy profession and occupies a key role in the management and treatment of patients with As well as “chest physiotherapy”, which includes the management of clients with excessive airway secretions, maximising oxygenation, improving Aims of Chest Physiotherapy [ | ] The purpose of chest physiotherapy are: • To facilitate removal of retained or profuse airway secretions. • To optimize lung compliance and the ventilation-perfusion ratio/ improve gas exchange. • To decrease the work of breathing. • Improve exercise tolerance • Prevent secondary complications. The Physiological Mechanism of Airway Clearance [ | ] Normal Clearance: A normal clearance requires an open airway, a functional mucociliary escalator, and an effective cough. Airway...

When refering to evidence in academic writing, you should always try to reference the primary (original) source. That is usually the journal article where the information was first stated. In most cases Physiopedia articles are a secondary source and so should not be used as references. Physiopedia articles are best used to find the original sources of information (see the references list at the bottom of the article). If you believe that this Physiopedia article is the primary source for the information you are refering to, you can use the button below to access a related citation statement. Cite article Contents • 1 Introduction • 2 Published Clinical Practice Guidelines by Speciality • 3 Internationalisation • 4 References Introduction [ | ] The standard definition of Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) is "systematically developed statements to assist practitioners and patient decisions about appropriate health care for specific circumstances" The benefits of clinical practice guidelines include • Improve clinical outcomes • Reduce variability in clinical practice • Increase use of known effective interventions • Provide greater cost effectiveness • Increase transparency of evidence to justify interventions • Legitimize profession in the eyes of external stakeholders Clinical Guidelines are important to physiotherapists because they • Provide quick access to the synthesis of evidence • Give the clinician direct access to the knowledge-base of the experts • Allow one to...

There are many similarities between the terms physiotherapy and physical therapy and the focus of each within the allied health professions. The topics range from being equal in performance to varying degrees of distinction. So, are they the same, similar, or vastly different? According to Wikipedia, the terms are interchangeable, stating, “Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy…”. However, definitions among other resources give separate definitions based on the approach used by physiotherapists and physical therapists and their location. If living in Europe, Canada, or Australia, one may hear physiotherapy used, while those living in America are familiar with physical therapy. One commonality is that neither Physiotherapists nor Physical Therapy Clinics prescribe drugs, and medical, and chiropractic physicians refer most patients. What exactly is the general function of each? Patient receiving The main difference between physical therapy and physiotherapy is how they focus on healing. Physiotherapists typically use a manual, hands-on approach with soft tissue and fascial releases, The best way to determine any difference is to define the approach of each. What is Physical Therapy? The Therefore, Patients seeking care from physical therapists have experienced pain from various injuries or immobility. These may include recoveries from surgeries, accidents, sports injuries, or birth/growth defects. Physical therapists generally treat non-threatening injuries by assess...