Cystic fibrosis and the role of the physiotherapist
| Autor: | J. M. Pettifor, I. Reef, Anne Miot |
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| Rok vydání: | 1981 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
business.industry lcsh:RC952-1245 lcsh:Special situations and conditions Physical Therapy Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Pancreatic malabsorption medicine.disease Cystic fibrosis Gastroenterology Pulmonary function testing no keywords available Fibrosis Internal medicine medicine Pulmonary pathology Respiratory system Inherited disease business Close contact |
| Zdroj: | South African Journal of Physiotherapy, Vol 37, Iss 3, Pp 72-74 (1981) |
| ISSN: | 2410-8219 0379-6175 |
| DOI: | 10.4102/sajp.v37i3.944 |
| Popis: | Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease, the major problems being pancreatic malabsorption and progressive respiratory involvement, although numerous other organs may also be involved. The pulmonary pathology and the role of the physiotherapist in the treatment of cystic fibrosis is discussed. The physiotherapist plays an important role in the management of the child with cystic fibrosis, not only from the point of view of maintaining maximal pulmonary function but also because she comes into close contact with the family and can help in optimising the acceptance of the child into the family situation. |
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