Respiratory & Deconditioning

Respiratory & Deconditioning is a specialized area of physical therapy designed to improve breathing, endurance, and overall physical function after illness, surgery, or prolonged inactivity.

15+

Year Experience

Respiratory physical therapy is a crucial treatment for a variety of lung and breathing disorders. Physical therapy helps you manage your symptoms, minimize flare-ups from your lung disease, and maximize lung function, all of which contribute to improving your quality of life.
In addition, respiratory physical therapy interventions are directed to a wide range of problems and complications that arise from conditions that affect the pulmonary systems.

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To improve breathing pattern.
01
To improve vital pulmonary functions
02
Improve lung expansion capacities.
03
Improve use of accessory muscles
04
Postural changes
05
To maintain muscle property and strength
06
Deconditioning

Deconditioning

Deconditioning is the decline in physical function of the body as a result of physical inactivity and or bedrest or an extremely sedentary lifestyle. It is a complex process of physiological change resulting in functional losses in such areas as movement, mental status, degree of confidence and ability to accomplish activities of daily living. The most important feature of deconditioning is a decline in muscle strength and bulk.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Signs & Symptoms

Rolling over in bed

Sit to stand activities

Standing to prepare a meal
Standing to prepare a meal
TREATMENT STRATEGIES

Treatment Strategies

Our therapy team have the tools, equipment, skillset and expertise to provide strong clinical recommendations and deliver the rehabilitation that is needed to help you achieve your goals. We will deliver to you a complete neuro rehabilitation service such as:
Improve lung expansion through exercises.
01
Improve aerobic conditioning.
02
Thoracic spine manual therapy
03
Reduce shortness of breath (SOB) episodes.
04
Active cycle of breathing technique
05
Muscle strengthening
06
Balance and posture control
07
Help You

How We Can Help You?

Here at Advance Physical Therapy, we can help you for treating your respiratory condition and deconditioning. We can help you from your cardiorespiratory assessment to making your personalized treatment plan. Call us to schedule your appointment today.

Your Healing Journey

Step 1

Assessment

We evaluate your condition and goals.
Step 2

Treatment Plan

A personalized plan is created for you.
Step 3

Aquatic Sessions

Guided therapy sessions in our warm pool.
Step 4

Progress Tracking

We monitor your progress and adjust as needed.
Step 5

Recovery

Move better, feel stronger and live pain-free.

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