Physiotherapy Problems

• Physiotherapy Problems

  • There are 6 main physiotherapy problems for respiratory patients
  • Physiotherapy problems are problems that the physiotherapist can treat
  • The physiotherapy treatment plan is formulated to treat the physiotherapy problems
• Physiotherapy Problems

  • Breathlessness / increased Work Of Breath
  • Sputum retention
  • Decreased exercise tolerance
  • Reduced lung volumes
  • Chest pain (if musculoskeletal in origin)
  • Lack of understanding – educational need
• Relevant Problems:

  • Other problems that will influence the physiotherapy management of the patient but that the physiotherapist can’t actually treat
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)
  • Osteoporosis
  • Gastro-oesophageal reflux