Physiotherapy for patients with COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for a group of lung diseases that include chronic bronchitis, emphysema and small airways disease. Lung damage over a long period of time impairs the flow of air in and out of the lungs and causes breathlessness. 

Physiotherapy staff have a key role to play in the delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation programmes. Physiotherapists have advanced knowledge and skills in exercise prescription and therapeutic exercise, assessment and diagnosis, management of long-term conditions...

This webinar will offer training and be a place for discussion on how Physiotherapy professionals can get involved in the rehabilitation of COPD patients.

Zoom link will be sent by email to all registered participants ahead of the event.

Tuesday 5th October 2021 from 19:00 to 20:00 (CEST)

Online Webinar hosted by Europe Region World Physiotherapy

Opening Remarks:

Chair of the Europe Region - Esther Mary D'Arcy, Ireland

Presentation of KNGF Physiotherapy Guidelines for COPD Acute Care:

Emmylou Beekman, Netherlands

The possible role of partitioned exercise training:

Chris Burtin, Belgium

Continuum of care:

Yedidya Silverman, Israel

The role of telerehabilitation in chronic lung diseases:

Henrik Hansen, Denmark

Questions and discussion

Moderators:

Alex MacKenzie, UK

Nirit Rotem Lehrer, Israel

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