Chest Physical Therapy Programs
Chest Physical Therapy provides individualized, skilled, one on one treatment programs to individuals whose lung conditions result in lung congestion, secretion retention or areas of lung collapse/atelectasis. Upon completion of this program, patients will receive comprehensive, personalized exercise programs to guide self treatment in the home setting.

Secretion Clearance Program is recommended for patients who have been diagnosed with lung conditions that result in increase mucus production (e.g., Bronchiectasis, Mycobacterium infections, Cystic Fibrosis, Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis or conditions resulting in abnormal CT scans).

Patients will be treated with advanced secretion clearance techniques and instructed in a self treatment program to improve their pulmonary hygiene. Instruction in the best techniques for each individual to facilitate secretion removal and resolve mucus impaction will help to reduce uncontrolled coughing and improve quality of life. The ultimate goal of the secretion clearance program is to control lung congestion and reduce the incidence of respiratory infections in susceptible populations.

Advanced Secretion Clearance Techniques include:

• Acapella® Secretion Clearance Device
• Postural Drainage
• Active Cycle of Breathing
• Autogenic Drainage
• Manual Self treatment techniques

This program is also available for patients scheduled for elective surgery who are demonstrating secretion retention or lung infections prior to surgery. Individualized treatment is provided to improve patients' preoperative lung status.

Lung Re-expansion Program provides individualized treatment for patients with atelectasis lung collapse related to mucus retention, neuromuscular weakness, or skeletal deformity. Patients with reversible restrictive lung conditions, such as Right Middle Lobe Syndrome and scoliosis are excellent candidates for this program.

Re-expansion Techniques include:

• Breathing exercises
• Incentive Spirometry
• Thera-PEP®

Breathing Retraining for Individuals with Severe COPD
provides individualized treatment and instruction in controlled breathing techniques for patients not yet ready to begin a formal pulmonary rehabilitation program. Patients may have COPD, Emphysema, or Chronic Bronchitis. Instruction begins in the resting position and later is combined with functional activities such as ambulation and stair climbing.

Techniques include:

• Pursed lip breathing
• Diaphragmatic breathing
• Paced breathing
• Positions for recovery from shortness of breath
• Energy conservation strategies
• Outpatient Physical Therapy Department

Referral Information
For you and your physician's convenience, a pre-made referral form for Chest Physical Therapy treatment can be obtained here.