Cardiopulmonary(1)role of physiotherapy.pptx

About heart and lungs

1. The Role of Cardiopulmonary System in Physical Therapy Presented by: Mortadha Al- Kaheli M oaz Almaswary Abdualaziz Abdullah Supervised by : Dr. Khaled Alsayani

2. Introduction Cardiopulmonary physical therapy focuses on helping individuals with heart and lung conditions improve their physical function and quality of life.

3. The Cardiopulmonary System • Heart: Pumps blood and delivers oxygen • Lungs: Exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide • Work together to supply oxygen to muscles during movement

4. Importance in Physical Therapy • Vital for patient mobility and endurance • Impacts recovery speed and exercise tolerance • Essential for many chronic condition treatments

5. Assessment Techniques • Heart rate and respiratory rate monitoring • Oxygen saturation (SpO2) • 6-minute walk test • Pulmonary function tests

6. Common Conditions • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) • Asthma • Heart failure • Pulmonary fibrosis

7. Treatment Approaches • Breathing exercises • Airway clearance techniques • Aerobic training • Education and energy conservation strategies

8. Patient Goals • Increase exercise tolerance • Enhance daily living activities • Reduce symptoms like breathlessness • Prevent hospital readmissions

9. Case Example A 65-year-old male with COPD improves walking distance and reduces shortness of breath after 6 weeks of cardiopulmonary rehab.

10. Conclusion The cardiopulmonary system plays a key role in physical therapy by enabling better function, recovery, and quality of life for patients.