The common causes of morbidity and death in COVID-19 patients include pneumonia and respiratory failure, which cause the patients to require artificial ventilation and other techniques that can improve respiratory function. One of these techniques is chest physiotherapy, and this has been shown to improve gas exchange, reverse pathological progression, and reduce or avoid the need for artificial ventilation when it is provided very early in other respiratory conditions. Chest physiotherapy in the form of respiratory muscle training, cough exercise, diaphragmatic training, stretching exercise, and home exercise have resulted in improved FEV1 (L), FVC (L), FEV1/FVC%, diffusing lung capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO%), endurance, and quality of life, and a reduction in anxiety and depression symptoms. However, there are still controversies on whether chest physiotherapy can disperse aerosols and accelerate the rate of spread of the infection, especially since COVID-19 is highly contagious.
The Advance Certificate in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy offered by is for those aspiring to enhance their management of patients with heart and lung related issues. With numerous cardiorespiratory conditions and the rise of Post Covid Syndrome, healthcare professionals must demonstrate core competencies in rehabilitating patients with pulmonary and cardiac-related issues. The Advance Certificate in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy course comprises multiple case presentations, lectures, and interactive elements that gives you a clinical perspective to theory and consequently improves the clinical outcomes of your patients.