CARDIOVASCULAR AND PULMONARY THERAPY
Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation physical therapy treats people with cardiopulmonary disorders along with those who have had cardiac or pulmonary surgery.Primary goals of this specialty include increasing endurance and functional independence. Manual therapy is utilized in this field to assist in clearing lung secretions experienced with cystic fibrosis. Disorders, including heart attacks, post coronary bypass surgery, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and pulmonary fibrosis, treatments can benefit from cardiovascular and pulmonary specialized physical therapists.,
A LOT OF BEATS!
The heart beats about 3 billion times during a 70 year lifetime.
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease s a lung disease in which the lungs are damaged, making it hard to breathe. COPD is incurable as the damage to your airways and lungs is irreversible, but there are things you can do to feel better and slow the progression of damage. Physical therapy for COPD... [Read More]ARTHRITIS
Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in people older than fifty-five years. Physical therapy aids in improving flexibility, reducing pain and improving function... [Read More]JOINT REPLACEMENT
Joint replacement is one of the most common and successful operations in orthopaedic surgery. Orthopedic physical therapy is a normal post-operative activity for hip replacements, knee replacements and other joint replacements...[Read More]© 2008 Baltimore Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation