Pandemics and Physiotherapy: An overview of the role of the Physiotherapists in restoring functions and quality of life

Abstract

Pandemic is an epidemic that has becomes very widespread and affects the entire vicinity, a continent, and the world because of the vulnerable population. Management of pandemic consequence puts a great load on the healthcare sector. It demands great manpower from every sector for the smooth run of the daily essential services. Health care workers play a crucial role in delivering health care services during such pandemics. Physiotherapists are the allied health care professionals which provide primary, secondary, and tertiary level of health care services. The report provides a brief idea about the different roles played by physiotherapists for restoring ability and better functioning of an individual and society as a whole during various epidemics and pandemics.

Physiotherapy Approach for Treating Bronchopneumonia: A Case Report

“…Another study revealed that elderly patients were unable to control the release of secretions using passive methods like vibration and postural drainage, which is also referred to as conventional physical therapy (CPT) [11][12][13]. On the other hand, a different study demonstrated that CPT could raise oxygenation and decrease secretions [14,15]. Postural drainage breathing exercises and mobility exercises were introduced to the chest therapy program after three days of admission.…”

Effect of Dance Movement Therapy on Cancer-Related Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy: A Pre-post Intervention Study

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