Pulmonary Tuberculosis People with pulmonary TB are typically not treated in physical therapy because medications are vital for curing TB. However, therapists are able to provide percussion and postural drainage to clear secretions out of the lung.

In order to treat patients with TB spine, goal-oriented medical as well as physiotherapy management is required. For Pott's disease, decompressive surgery followed by anti-TB chemotherapy is still the best treatment option.

On the base of considerable number of clinical observations the results of application of physiotherapeutic methods in the complex therapy of the patients with pulmonary tuberculosis are presented. Indications and contraindications for physiotherapeutic methods are substantiated.

Dec 9, 2019 · The benefits of PR are: reducing symptomatology, improving the degree of functional independence and quality of life, and increasing the ability to perform daily activities. This article discusses...

The case study focuses on a patient's recovery from respiratory and cardiovascular issues using a two-week physical therapy regimen . A well-structured physical therapy program, along with medicines, can speed up recovery and relieve symptoms in …

Five clinical standards were defined: Standard 1, to assess patients at the end of TB treatment for PTLD (with adaptation for children and specific settings/situations); Standard 2, to identify patients with PTLD for PR; Standard 3, tailoring the PR programme to patient needs and the local setting; Standard 4, to evaluate the effectiveness of PR...

Pulmonary rehabilitation is an efective tool to improve the clinical, physical, psychosocial, and overall quality of life. This review highlights the role of pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with pulmonary TB sequelae.

treatment sputum negativity can be achieved, TB extrapulmonary symptoms such as cachexia, muscle weakness and depression may persist for a long time. The pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) may be a useful tool in this patient’s therapy in active and also in sequela phase.

Jan 16, 2023 · A tailored physiotherapy (PT) program was started and continued for six weeks, after which improvement in the mobility of the spine, pain relief, increased respiratory function, improved sensory function, and overall improvement in functional independence was markedly seen in the patient.

Jan 6, 2016 · Most cases of TB can be successfully treated with a six-month course of antibiotics, says Mrs Ricketts. But drug-resistant strains of the disease can involve lengthier and more complex treatment, with antibiotics and injectable drugs, and often require inpatient care.