Physiotherapy in the hospital setting is designed to treat patients suffering from respiratory problems such as shortness of breath, wheezing, excessive phlegm, and low oxygen saturation levels. Through exercises, postural changes, and the use of various assistive devices, significant symptomatic relief can be achieved and respiratory function can be improved.
Respiratory therapy plays a crucial role in the healing process after abdominal and chest surgeries. Anesthesia materials, combined with post-operative pain and reduced overall mobility, pose respiratory risks. Physiotherapy can help prevent these complications and expedite the healing process.
Patients in the intensive care unit or on mechanical ventilation require intensive respiratory physiotherapy to wean off the ventilator and avoid reinsertion of the breathing tube.
In conjunction with respiratory therapy, a significant portion of the treatment is dedicated to early mobility, which includes bed exercises, early mobilization from the bed during the early stages of the illness, walking in the ward, strengthening exercises, and more. Research consistently shows that patients who avoid prolonged bed rest and are mobile in the ward experience fewer medical complications.
Some patients suffer from reduced muscle strength and functional decline due to prolonged hospitalization. In such cases, muscle activation is prioritized to prevent dual impairments, and patients are encouraged to engage in exercises and mobility as much as possible.
Providing guidance for continuing treatment at home and leading an active lifestyle according to the patient's capabilities is of utmost importance.
Physiotherapists have a diverse range of treatment methods at their disposal, including manual therapy, breathing exercises, physical training, resistance bands, the use of advanced therapeutic equipment, guidance, and counseling.
The scope, duration, and frequency of treatment depend on the severity of the condition, the patient's age, medical status, willingness to participate in treatment, and the established treatment goals following functional and respiratory assessment.
We assess the patient's functional status and evaluate their ability to return home, to institutionalized care, or to a rehabilitation hospital, based on their functional status and prognosis.