COPD, Pulmonary fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, Asthma and other lung diseases are increasing at alarming rate. With Exercises, the control over Lung problem can be alleviating. To analyze benefits of exercises & thereby breaking the common myth that lung patient should not exercise to conserve oxygen, read more on Exercise as Medicine: For Lung Patients by our Pulmonary Rehab Physiotherapist, Dr. Mrinmayee Koltharkar.
11. Lungs more effective at supplying
body with Oxygen & eliminating CO2
New blood vessels grow
around the alveoli, making
gas exchange more efficient.
The muscles involved in
breathing in and out become
stronger and can work for
longer.
Pulmonary Function increases.
The Effect of Exercise on Lungs…
12. Big Benefits Package
Decreasing Breathlessness
Improving Exercise capacity
Improving Quality of Life
Psychosocial benefit
Decrease hospitalizations
Length of Hospital stay
Reduced number of exacerbations
Can be achieved regardless of
severity of Pulmonary Disease
Individualized programs
13. Exercises – Essential Components
Breathing
Exercises
Aerobic
Training
Flexibility
Exercises
Resistance
/ Weight
Training
14. Safe Exercises
• Oxygen Saturation 88%
• Supplemental Oxygen Therapy
• Pre Inhaler
• Pacing/Interval
• 3-4/10 Grade on Borg scale (Moderate to somewhat
severe)
16. Patients Say…
I did 8 weeks of Pulmonary Rehab program under the able
guidance of Dr Mrinmayee. Her motivation and well thought
out sequenced program kept the interest /
enthusiasm going. It made me cope with my breathing
disability with positive mindset and gave me an overall
feeling of well being. - C.L. Gupta
I was unable to perform my day to day activities like
shaving, shower, walking and other minor activities because
of breathlessness. I have successfully completed 24
sessions and there is marked improvement in my day to day
activities. I hope to achieve more by continuing the
exercises taught to me.- Seshan Iyer
17. Patients Say…
Post Exercises sessions I now feel Comfortable & Confident
person. My daughter says Mummy you look very Energetic!
- Jayshree Parikh
Prior exercise course I was barely able to talk for 5 minutes.
Coughing bouts used to disturb me. Post exercises of 3
months course I’m now able to talk for 15 minutes and
walk for 20 minutes continuously. Exercises have improved
my Quality of Life. - Kamla Menon
Post Exercise course, my steroid dosage has reduced and I
can now go for Abroad Trips that too independently! -
Deepika Mankame