Types of Physiotherapy - Postural Drainage

Postural Drainage

Postural drainage is placing the patient in different positions, to drain out the secretions of the lungs by the assistance of gravity

Where useful?

Collection of Chest secretion in case of:

1. Lung disease
2. Elderly persons
3. Before and after the surgery (especially of heart and lungs)

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