Postural drainage is a physiotherapy technique used to help clear mucus from the lungs and improve breathing. It is indicated in conditions where mucus build-up impairs airway function, such as cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and during recovery from lung surgeries. It involves positioning the patient to use gravity to assist drainage from specific lung segments. This technique enhances sputum expectoration, reduces infection risk, and improves overall lung function. Postural drainage is most effective when combined with percussion and breathing exercises, tailored to the patient's condition and tolerance. Always perform under professional guidance for safety and effectiveness.
Postural Drainage.
postural drainage
Percussion can be used during postural drainage techniques by gently tapping on the chest and back to help loosen and move mucus in the airways. This can improve the effectiveness of airway clearance by helping to dislodge and expel mucus, making it easier to breathe.
Intercoastal drainage occurs when water from one drainage basin naturally flows into another. Indications of intercoastal drainage can include rivers or streams flowing parallel to the coastline, estuaries connecting different river systems, and wetlands or marshes forming in areas where drainage basins intersect. This process can impact water quality, sediment transport, and ecosystem connectivity in coastal regions.
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In the context of hypotension, orthostatic hypotension is the same as postural hypotension.
chest physical therapy, also called chest physiotherapy
It is important to know the definition medical terms. Postural disorder is defined as the difference of a postural model of an individual with an ongoing pathology and the model of a person who happens to be generally healthy.
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A postural disorder is one that affects the shape of the spine of a person. This disorder is often harmful or annoying to the host.
Postural instability: loss of ability to maintain upright posture caused by slow or absent righting reflexes