1.Introduction to Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Care...................1
2.Lung Expansion Therapy ..............................................................3
3.Bronchial Hygiene Therapy.............................................................7
4.Methods to Decrease work of Breathing........................................10
5.Therapeutic Body Positioning.........................................................13
6.Neurophysiological Facilitation of Respiration.................................21
7.Breathing Techniques/Exercises......................................................23
8.Incentive Spirometry.........................................................................31
9.Mechanical Aids to increase Lung Volume and to Reduce Work
of Breathing................................................................................... .34
10.Positive Airway Pressure(PAP) Adjuncts....................................... 38
11.Coughing and Huffing Techniques..................................................43
12.Postural Drainage Therapy.............................................................50
13.External Manipulations on Thorax or Chest Manipulations............54
14.Suctioning.......................................................................................57
15.Autogenic Drainage........................................................................64
16.Active Cycle Breathing Techniques(ACBT)....................................66
17.Other AirwayClearance Techniques...............................................69
18.Manual Hyperinflation.....................................................................72
19.Hydration and Humidification..........................................................76
20.Nebuliser.........................................................................................81
21.Medical Gas Therapy......................................................................87
22.Energy Conservation and Work Simplification................................98
23.Controlled Mobilisation....................................................................102
24.Exercise Prescription.......................................................................105
25.Chest Mobility Exercises..................................................................109
26.Relaxation.........................................................................................111
27.Electrotherapy in Cardiorespiratory Disorders..................................115
28.Manual Therapy in Cardirespiratory Conditions................................118
29.Patient Education..............................................................................122
30.Complementary Therapies................................................................124
31Nutrition for a Cardiorespiratory Patient.............................................127
Appendix................................................................................................ 129
References..............................................................................................159
Index........................................................................................................165