Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen Therapy or O2 is usually recommended to people whose Oxygen saturation or levels drop in the body with or without any physical activity. When there is less oxygen in the blood, then the patient is usually breathless, fatigue and have very high chances of having cough in the lungs.
We at Physiofit provide them External Oxygen support to reduce their Breathlessness and increase their oxygen levels to improve their function. The Oxygen therapy prevents Lung Collapse, improves air entry and reduces the work of breathing. They perform better in any activity that we may want them to perform like stair climbing, walking, lifting weights.
Overall with Oxygen Therapy the Patients feel more comfortable and performing better in the program.
Strength Training for Pulmonary rehab
Strength Training for Pulmonary Rehabilitation is an essential component to improve patient functional capacity. At Physiofit we have a series of methods to improve the strength like
- Dumbells
- Theraband/Resistance Bands
- Multipurpose Gym Machine
- Pilates
- Medicine Ball (
- Battle Rope
- Hand Ergometer or Hand Cycling.
With the help of these equipment’s, we have a variety of options available with us to accordingly help to gain strength and endurance of such patients. With the Pulmonary rehabilitation program and the use of this facility, Lung Patients feel a positive energy and a major lifestyle change.
Breathing Exercises
Breathing exercises are one of the most important aspect in Pulmonary rehabilitation. The aim of the Exercises is to Improve Lung Expansion, Reduce Cough/Secretions and thus improve Bronchial Hygiene, Reduce Shortness of Breath and Improve Confidence. Our Expert Physiotherapists Are Trained for Evidence Based Medically Supervised Breathing Techniques which help in achieving the Gaols for the Patients. Techniques which are Active Cycle Breathing Technique (ACBT), Pursed Lip Breathing, Segmental Breathing etc.
Incentive Spirometer
An incentive spirometer is a device that measures how deeply you can inhale (breathe in). It helps you take slow, deep breaths to expand and fill your lungs with air. This helps in increasing the air entry into the lungs and also to prevent lung collapse by lung expansion. Incentive Spirometer is also used before surgery and post-surgery to avoid any respiratory tract infections.
It is usually coupled with a series of breathing exercises, Aerobic Exercises, Strengthening exercises. The aim of this technique is to maintain lung hygiene to its optimal levels.
