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Exercise as Medicine
For Lung Patients
Dr Mrinmayee KoltharkarPulmonary Rehab & Research Physiotherapist
M.P.T(Cardiovascular & Pulmonary-KEMH), B.P.T, M.I.A.PHinduja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai
Email - [email protected] http://www.hindujahospital.com/dr-mrinmayee-koltharkar/
COPD
LUNG FIBROSIS/ILD
ASTHMA
BRONCHIECTASIS
Lung Diseases
Common Myth
Lung patient should NOT
exercise to conserve !
Look Good! Feel Good!
Exercise Makes You...
Benefits of Exercise
What About Lungs ?
Chronic Pulmonary Disease
Physical Deconditioning
Decreased Exercise Capacity
Difficulty to do day-to-day activities
Immobility/Inactivity
Increased Breathlessness
The Vicious Cycle
Exercises
Physical Reconditioning
Increased Exercise Capacity
Ability to do day-to-day activities
Exercises
Decreased Breathlessness
The Vicious Cycle… Broken
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…
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
Exercises – Essential Components
Breathing Exercises
Aerobic Training
Flexibility Exercises
Resistance/ Weight Training
Safe Exercises
• Oxygen Saturation 88%
• Supplemental Oxygen Therapy
• Pre Inhaler
• Pacing/Interval
• 3-4/10 Grade on Borg scale (Moderate to
somewhat severe)
How Long?
6 - 12 weeks
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
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
Effective ‘Combination’ Therapy
Next Step
Exercise is Medicine !
Indications & Benefits
Side-effects
Drug Interactions
Cost
Dose, Frequency, Duration
Questions
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