What is Cardio-Vascular Thoracic Surgery Physiotherapy?
It is a field of physiotherapy where in therapy is provided to individuals suffering from:
Cardiac conditions. E.g. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), Heart Attack.
Vascular Circulatory complications. E.g. DVT, poor circulation in extremities.
Respiratory difficulty. E.g. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(COPD), asthma, breathlessness, respiratory infections. E.g. Pneumonia.
After a heart and/or lung Surgery.

What does a CVTS Physiotherapist do?
CVTS Physiotherapy focuses on:
Improving cardiac function with monitored exercises.
Clearing secretions and improving chest expansion thereby improving air entry into the lungs.
The therapist educates the individual in managing breathlessness with exercises and positioning.
Provide Matrix Rhythm Therapy and exercises to prevent DVT and improve circulation.
Following surgery, therapist educates patients or correct positioning, transfers.
Build muscle strength and endurance as well as improve general well-being.

At HOPE, the therapist performs a detailed assessment and forms functional goals and treatment plans. The therapist provide a home program to improve general health of the individual