Title

Management Of A Patient With Bronchiectasis Using Pulmonary Rehabilitation And Balance Training: A Case Report

Creator

Megan Witherow Quarles, University of New EnglandFollow

Faculty Advisor(s)

Michael Fillyaw

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Description

Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease defined by permanent abnormal dilation of the bronchi. Bronchiectasis often includes airway infection and inflammation. Pulmonary rehabilitation including progressive gait training, stair climbing, and cycling is a standard guideline for the treatment of bronchiectasis symptoms and for symptoms of other chronic lung diseases. Little research has been conducted on the effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with bronchiectasis. The purpose of this case report is to examine physical therapy (PT) management, utilizing pulmonary rehabilitation with incorporated balance training, for a geriatric patient with bronchiectasis.

Publication Date

12-16-2016

Disciplines

Physical Therapy

Related Materials

The case report paper for this poster can be found here:

http://dune.une.edu/pt_studcrpaper/64/

Preferred Citation

Quarles, Megan Witherow, "Management Of A Patient With Bronchiectasis Using Pulmonary Rehabilitation And Balance Training: A Case Report" (2016). Case Report Posters. Poster 107.
https://dune.une.edu/pt_studcrposter/107