Cardiopulmonary physical therapy utilizes specific movements, stretches, and exercises that target returning your cardiopulmonary system to a more natural state. By using methods associated with cardiopulmonary physical therapy, our physical therapists will focus on the following: restoring alignment, breathing exercises, and teaching you to be aware of your posture. While there is no set cure for cardiopulmonary conditions or diseases, cardiopulmonary physical therapy has been proven to greatly improve breathing capabilities and overall cardio functionality .

Why will our physical therapists focus on restoring alignment, breathing, and posture?

Restoring Alignment & Muscle Symmetry: With the ever-changing biology of your body, you may find that you are having a harder time breathing, getting fatigued quicker, and have noticed an overall decrease in circulation. Exercises used with cardiopulmonary physical therapy can help you to improve your overall cardiopulmonary condition.

Breathing Exercises: With cardiopulmonary physical therapy, focusing on breathing is very important. By utilizing different types of specialized breathing with prescribed stretches and exercises, you will be able to focus on improving your body's overall cardiopulmonary functionality, while improving circulation.

Posture Awareness: When someone has cardiopulmonary issues, there are certain positions and postures that may make their condition worse. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the different positions that cause these issues.

How Can Cardiopulmonary Stretches & Exercises Help?

• A great way to start out re-stabilizing your body
• Promote better alignment
• Allows for mobilization of any stiff muscles
• Improvement of posture
• Enhances neuromuscular control
• Assists in relieving pain
• Greater muscle strength
• Improved cardiac function
• Help you breathe easier

If you decide to work with a physical therapist to help correct your cardiopulmonary issues, your entire treatment plan could consist of around 8-20 different PT sessions that will each last 60-90 minutes. Once you complete your customized cardio physical therapy treatment plan, you will be able to continue to do the prescribed stretches and exercises utilized during your PT sessions yet in the comfort of your own home.

Can You Benefit from Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy?

This method of treatment for cardiopulmonary issues can be beneficial for children as well as adults. Anyone who is suffering from the pain and irritation that is often associated with cardiopulmonary conditions may benefit from these specialized movements, stretches, and exercises.

Other treatments for Cardiopulmonary Issues-

Cardiopulmonary physical therapy is an excellent nonsurgical treatment for cardiopulmonary related issues. However, depending on the severity of your case, additional medical interention may be recommended.

Should I consider Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy?

With the cardiopulmonary physical therapy, the main goal is to improve your overall cardiopulmonary functionality. This noninvasive method has been proven to assist with improved breathing, better circulation, and increased bloodflow throughout the body. To learn more about this form of physical therapy for cardiopulmonary conditions or to schedule a consultation, feel free to reach out to my team and I today.