It is not a very well known fact, but physiotherapists in South Australia are trained to work with clients who suffer from a variety of lung conditions. Some of these may include:
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Emphysema
- Respiratory Infections (eg. Chronic chest infections and pneumonia)
- Respiratory rehabilitation following lung surgery
The aim of treating these conditions is to better improve the function and strength of your lungs and their muscles, as well as helping you clear secretions that may be difficult for you to move. There are a number of different treatment techniques that can be used to help with these conditions such as:
- Deep breathing techniques
- Coughing and huffing techniques
- Hands on physiotherapy – (eg. Soft tissue work, percussion and vibration techniques)
- Lung muscle strengthening exercises
- Exercise
