Cardiopulmonary Program

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Cardiopulmonary Program

Cardiopulmonary concerns the heart (cardio) and the lungs (pulmonary) which complement each other in the transportation of respiratory gases (ie. oxygen) throughout the body. Cardiopulmonary conditions may restrict your ability to inhale adequate air to supply your body. Conditions affecting the cardiopulmonary system may affect your strength, vitality and sense of wellbeing.

Conditions treatable under cardiorespiratory rehabilitation may include these conditions but are not limited to, the following:

• Pneumonia
• Pneumothorax
• Pleural effusion
• Asthma
• Lymphoedema

The physiotherapists in iRehab are skilled in helping clients coping with acute or chronic respiratory or cardiovascular conditions. A cardiopulomonary rehabilitation program may include:

• Specific breathing exercises
• Clearance of secretions
• Resistance training
• Endurance training
• Exercise programs accommodated to specific needs and abilities of each client