The Roles Of The Physiotherapist In The Management Of Respiratory Diseases

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Aweto, Happiness Anulika

Abstract

Background: Although physiotherapy techniques alleviate most of the clinical manifestations of majority of respiratory diseases, the roles of physiotherapists in the management of these diseases are underutilized.


Objective: To highlight the roles of the Physiotherapist in the management of respiratory diseases.


Review: A review of the roles and aims of physiotherapy as well as the physiotherapy management modalities in respiratory diseases was done.


Conclusion: Physiotherapists use non-invasive, physiotherapeutic techniques that are safe and very effective in relieving symptoms, improving functional abilities and quality of life in individuals with respiratory diseases

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Aweto, H. (2020). The Roles Of The Physiotherapist In The Management Of Respiratory Diseases. Nigerian Journal of Chest Diseases, 2(1), 74-77. https://doi.org/10.82222/njcd.vol2no1.49