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...sturbances.<ref>Vidotto LS, Carvalho CRF, Harvey A, Jones M. Dysfunctional breathing: what do we know?. ''J Bras Pneumol''. 2019;45(1):e20170347. Published 2019
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...e supervision of a physiotherapist. This exercise does not require the use of any special equipment.
...ear secretions from the lungs<ref name=":4" />.This helps reduced the risk of chest infections.
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...H) two main types, uncommon yet distinct forms, 80% occur on the left side of the diaphragm:
...of a defect in the posterior attachment of the diaphragm caused by failure of pleuroperitoneal membrane closure in utero.<ref>Radiopedia [https://radiopa
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Intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) is a technique used to provide short term or intermittent mechanical ventilation<ref>Lemyr
...Assess Rep. 1991;1:1-9. PMID:1810351</ref>. IPPB is usually not a therapy of choice in treating [[Surgery and General Anaesthetic|lung collapse]] as the
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...d throughout Europe to treat asthmatic patients who had suffered retention of secretions in the chest and difficulty in clearing the secretions.<ref name
...are systematically transported from peripheral to more central airways by breathing at lower lung volumes in the expiratory reserve volume (ERV), through progr
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...s breathing exercise is also sometimes called belly breathing or abdominal breathing.
[[File:Inhalation and exhalation phase.jpeg|thumb|. Two phases of breathing]]
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...ned as an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the extravascular compartments of the [[Lung Anatomy|lung]] parenchyma. This process leads to diminished gas
* Image R: circled area on Xray showing region of pulmonary oedema
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...by persistent and lifelong widening of the bronchial airways and weakening of the function mucociliary transport mechanism due to repeated [[Infectious D
...ounts of mucus and, frequently, airflow obstruction together with episodes of worsening symptoms.<ref name=":3">AIHW Bronchiectasis Available:https://www
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...ella-pep.com/Acapella-Choice-Easy-to-Clean-PEP-Device_p_14.html</ref>]]One of the most frequently prescribed airway clearance therapy (ACT) options for p
....(14-24) PEP does not require a pressurized external gas source<ref>RC Use of Positive Airway Pressure Adjuncts to Bronchial Hygiene Therapy Journal Avai
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A pleurodesis is a form of pleural surgery which aims to obliterate the pleural space between the visc
...me sticky and bond together, therefore closing the pleural space. The type of sclerosing agent to be used depends on local expertise, availability and th
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...profile of the attitudes of nurses and physicians in Saudi Arabia. Annals of thoracic medicine. 2016 Oct;11(4):243.Available: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.g
...HYSIOLOGICAL AND CLINICAL ASPECTS OF CHEST PHYSIOTHERAPY.] British Journal of Anaesthesia 1990; 64: 621-631 </ref>
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...agement]. Bja Education. 2016 Jan 1;16(1):26-32.</ref>. This condition is of clinical significance in elderly patients or patients who have chronic [[CO
...ed gas exchange in the affected lung beneath the fractured rib, altered in breathing mechanism. All these contributing factors may lead to [[pneumonia]], pulmon
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...hultz|Tyler Shultz]], [[User:Lesley Dumitresco|Lesley Dumitresco]] as part of the [[Vrije Universiteit Brussel Evidence-based Practice Project|Vrije Univ
...o determine the competency of the valves in the superficial and deep veins of patients with [[Varicose Veins|varicose veins]].
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...ps://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2021.503687/full Mechanism of FFR-Guided Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.] Frontiers in Physiology. 2021;
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...individuals with the underlying pulmonary disease. Many different species of Aspergillus can cause infection.
There are three major types of bronchopulmonary Aspergillus infections and an emerging 4th entity:
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...production, and signs of lower respiratory tract infection in the absence of chronic lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or an
...cases in people with acute bronchitis.<ref name=":3" /> Approximately 95% of acute bronchitis in healthy adults are secondary to viruses. It can sometim
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...Hassan S. Type, time-trend and indications of hysterectomy. Gomal Journal of Medical Sciences. 2018 Dec 31;16(4):92-6.</ref>
...J, Nichols DH, Schiff I. Indications for hysterectomy. New England Journal of Medicine. 1993 Mar 25;328(12):856-60.</ref>
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...[[Aspergillosis]] is a condition characterised by an exaggerated response of the [[Immune System|immune system]] (a hypersensitivity response) to the fu
This is a condition where a patient develops an allergy to the spores of Aspergillus moulds. Predominantly it affects [[asthma]] patients but also [
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[[Pneumonia]] is the type of lung infection which is caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
* These foreign microbes are responsible for inflammation of the lungs causing fluid collection in the alveoli and thus hamper the venti
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...50 Respiratory physiotherapy.] IN: Palange P, Rohde G. (eds.) ERS Handbook of Respiratory Medicine. 3rd ed. European Respiratory Society; 2019. p.232-238
...reasing lung volume]], reducing the work of breathing, minimizing the work of the heart, and enhancing mucociliary clearance (postural drainage).<ref nam
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...opaedia.org/articles/mesothelioma (accessed 11.5.2021)</ref>. The subtypes of asbestos strongly associated with malignant mesothelioma are the amosite an
* Described as an insidious [[Oncology|neoplasm]] because of its long latency period—up to 40 years in some series—after exposure t
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...marcated area devoid of lung markings, the tracheal deviation and movement of the heart away from the affected side. ]]
...rd:Oxford University Press.p 544</ref>. This occurs when there is a breach of the lung surface or chest wall which allows air to enter the pleural cavity
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...and-vascular-disorders-for-physiotherapists/oclc/571688700 Cash's Textbook of Chest, Heart and Vascular Disorders for Physiotherapists.] 4th edition. Phi
...-443.webvpn.fjmu.edu.cn/chapter/10.1007%2F978-3-319-04259-6_8 Implications of Manual Chest Physiotherapy and Technology in Preventing Respiratory Failure
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...l-patients.pdf Physiotherapy in critically ill patients]. The ESC Textbook of Intensive and Acute Cardiovascular Care. 2015 Feb 26:284. </ref>
...nically ventilated patients without pneumonia—a narrative review.] Journal of thoracic disease. 2017;9(1): E44. DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2017.01.32 </ref>
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...n]] level, measured either as oxygen saturation (SaO2) or partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2).<ref>Aronson LA. Hypoxemia. InComplications in Anesthesia 200
...tients may require admission to an intensive care unit, with more than 60% of those that do eventually requiring invasive [[Ventilation and Weaning|venti
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...n medical complications, as well as the leading cause of reduced [[Quality of Life]] (QoL) and mortality among individuals with [[Spinal Cord Injury|Spin
....<ref>Hagen EM. Acute complications of spinal cord injuries. World journal of orthopedics. 2015 Jan 18;6(1):17.</ref>
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...is broad because of many factors eg the different definitions and duration of thoracic back pain included.
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...Czech Republic suggests a possible increase to more than double the number of donors. Transplant international. 2003 Sep 1;16(9):633-8.Available:<nowiki>
...t of new drugs to suppress the [[Immune System|immune system]], a majority of transplant recipients currently survive more than 3 years.
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...i LC, Silva LP. [https://rc.rcjournal.com/content/65/4/535/tab-pdf Effects of inspiratory muscle training in older adults]. Respiratory care. 2020 Apr 1;
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== Benefits of Exercise Pre and Post Surgery ==
...xercise on outcomes after surgery has been extensively studied in a number of populations. The most common populations studied are:
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...s exchange is impaired at the level of aveolo-capillary membrane. Examples of type I respiratory failures are [[Shock|cardiogenic]] or non-cardiogenic [[
...mortality and morbidity and mortality rates increase with age and presence of co-morbidities.
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...hing difficulties and may be linked to postural issues in the later stages of life. Additionally, reduced ROM or strength in the thoracic spine will affe
...ith elevation of the anterior ribs. Lateral flexion involves a combination of spinal segments side bending, ribs on the same come together while ribs on
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...es involvement of relatively smaller units (of alveoli). When larger units of lung parenchyma is involved it is called "collapse" (or collapsed lung), wh
The loss of volume leads to an impaired gaseous exchange between CO2 and O2. It is a re
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...rt of the practice of medicine for the diagnostic or therapeutic treatment of conditions or disease processes.
...be done by any instruments causing localized alteration or transportation of live human tissue, which include lasers, ultrasound, ionizing radiation, sc
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...rategy'''. While physiotherapy concentrates on the physical manifestations of a disorder, '''it is also important to pay attention to how other symptoms
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...Kirstin Moynihan]] and [[User:Laura Midori Wickham|Laura Wickham]] as part of the [[Current_and_Emerging_Roles_in_Physiotherapy_Practice|Queen Margaret U
...ransmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR), which results in the production of thick, sticky mucus which blocks the airways in the lungs resulting in freq
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...bi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5018476/pdf/fpsyg-07-01372.pdf A Case Study of Langerian Mindfulness in Schools]. Front Psychol. 2016 Sep 12;7:1372. </ref
...panied by technology or by instructional practice that makes effective use of technology."<ref>Digital Learning. Wikipedia Foundation, 08 January 2022. A
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...Physiotherapy Rehabilitation for People with Spinal Cord Injuries. Journal of Physiotherapy. 2016 Jan 1;62(1):4-11.</ref>
...overy of sexual function as most important, when measured against recovery of bladder/bowel function, eradicating autonomic dysreflexia, improving gait
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...will try to keep this page up to date please let us know if you are aware of any new information or evidence that should be incorporated into this page.
...in primary healthcare facilities will likely play a part in the management of patients admitted to hospital with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.<ref>Tho
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...clinical manifestations. In an attempt to better understand the pathology of this disorder it is important to analyze the specific anatomical structures
...structed secondary to the thickened [[Sputum|mucus]] adhering to the walls of the airways.
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...racic and abdominal cavities.It is crucial for respiration and maintenance of intra-abdominal pressure, and injuries can result in significant ventilator
...were being undertaken. Despite having been recognised early in the history of surgery, blunt traumatic diaphragm rupture was a rarely reported condition
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...#b2-eajm-52-2-191 Unclear Issues Regarding COVID-19.] The Eurasian Journal of Medicine. 2020 Jun;52(2):191.</ref>.
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...gement in children, these current guidelines only emphasise the importance of pharmacological interventions. There are gaps as to what physiotherapy serv
...earce N. Global burden of asthma among children. The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease 2014;18;1269-1278. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.go
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...itorbox"> '''Original Editor '''- [[User:David Jones|David Jones]] as part of the [[Nottingham University Spinal Rehabilitation Project]]<br> '''Top Cont
...ck Pain|low back pain]] (LBP). The mechanisms underlying the effectiveness of the procedures, their efficacy, safety and contraindications are also impor
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...ia.com/Thoracic_Anatomy T4-T5 segment]. Janda noted that these focal areas of stress within the spine correspond to transitional zones in which neighbori
...ation<ref name=":1">Page P, Frank CC, Lardner R. Assessment and treatment of muscle imbalance: The Janda Approach 2010, Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.</
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...rely on anecdotal evidence. This section provides a brief overview of some of the approaches used in Neuro Rehabilitation.
...views; Vol. 3, Iss. 4, 1998</ref> <ref>Eisenberg MG. 1995. Dictionary of Rehabilitation. New York: Springer Publishing Company. p. 375</ref>
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...stic criteria includes inability to achieve orgasm in almost all (75-100%) of sexual
...elong or a secondary condition if the symptoms are acquired after a period of
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...orbox"> '''Original Editor '''- [[User:Luke Dunmore|Luke Dunmore]] as part of the [[Nottingham University Spinal Rehabilitation Project]]<br> '''Top Cont
...a protective output of the brain rather than it being an accurate measure of tissue damage.<ref>Traeger AC, Moseley GL, Hubscher M, Lee H, Skinner IW, N
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...ature of COVID. Protection of those at risk who already carried the load of other health issues was limited.
...ttps://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122(19)30114-8/fulltext Prevalence of protein-energy malnutrition risk in European older adults in the community,
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...minant experience of the amputee is one of loss: not only the obvious loss of the limb but also resulting losses in function, self-image, career and rela
...a few may require further action (e.g. psychiatric assessment in the case of psychosis).<ref name=":0" />
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