
Physiotherapy for COVID 19
Updated: Jan 14, 2022
Physiotherapy treatment is very important to treat COVID patients. WHO and World Physiotherapy also giving priority Physiotherapy for COVID patients.
ICU
•In-Patient on Mechanical Ventilator
•Positioning – Prone positioning / propped up (60 degree)
•Chest Physiotherapy:
vibration, percussion (if D - Dimer normal)
intercostal stretch
•Limb Physiotherapy:
General limb movement as much as tolerated by the patient
Active Mobilization (if possible, by patient)
•Post Extubation in ICU
•Diaphragmatic breathing
•Pursed-Lip Breathing
•Alternate Nostril breathing
•Patient not in ventilator
•Positioning prone (12 to 16 hours) propped up
•Chest Physiotherapy
vibration with proper assessment
percussion with proper assessment
slow deep breathing