The Chest

Chest Physiotherapy is usually used for the assistance of removal of secretions from the lungs. It is used to assist a cough, re educate breathing muscles and try to increase ventilation.

It is generally a technique used for people who require assistance with removal of excess secretions in their or if the mucous is too thick to cough on their own.

There is a variety of different methods that physiotherapists use when performing chest physiotherapy, these are:

• Vibration
• Cupping
• Deep breathing techniques
• Postural drainage techniques

Chest physiotherapy is important because it helps to prevent mucus from blocking air passages, which decreases the possibility of infection and lung damage.

There is a huge variety of conditions that chest physiotherapy may be useful for, such as:

• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Cystic fibrosis
• Many pediatric conditions
• Post surgery

Chest physiotherapy is usually performed within the hospital setting, however Sydney Physiotherapists are able to perform techniques within the clinic environment which may assist with your condition.