Rehabilitation models for patients with COPD

Jan Szczegielniak, Jacek Łuniewski, Marcin Krajczy, Katarzyna Bogacz

J.Szczegielniak, J. Łuniewski, M. Krajczy, K. Bogacz – Rehabilitation models for patients with COPD. Fizjoterapia Polska 2019; 19(3); 126-137

Abstract
Rehabilitation program includes models A, B, C, D and E. Key criteria in qualifying patients for adequate rehabilitation models include assessment of exercise tolerance, degree of lung ventilation dysfunction (FEV1 index), dyspnea level and physical function level.
The other criteria considered in the qualification include age, dyspnea and physical function. Patients with contraindications for exercise test and patients with cardiopulmonary insufficiency are qualified for model E. Individual models include cycle ergometer training (up to training heart rate), breathing and general exercises, resistance training or station training, walking, inhalations, postural drainage and effective coughing exercises, as well as chest percussion, physical therapy and massage.

Key words:
rehabilitation program, COPD, rehabilitation models

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