| 00doc 2005-08-17, 10:50 pm |
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"Mark Horton" <mark.horton2@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:LnlMe.7202$4y6.2989@newsfe7-gui.ntli.net...
> Hello,
>
> I wonder if I could ask for some advice?
>
> I am a 39 year old UK male with Kartageners Syndrome,
> which includes amongst many other things chronic asthma
> and bronchiectasis. I have regular chest infections.
>
> I am also a wheelchair user due to chronic arthritis.
>
> Until recently I was having my chest tapped during my
> twice daily postural drainage sessions by my mother
> who has since died.
>
> I have been referred by my doctor to the physiotherapy
> clinic at my local NHS hospital.
>
> The clinic were prepared to teach a personal care assistant
> how to tap my chest during postural drainage.
>
> However, none of the care agencies are prepared to do this
> due to insurance considerations.
>
> I was then referred back to the physio clinic, where I was then
> told that tapping (patting) during postural drainage was no longer
> done as it was not considered effective. They then proceeded to tell
> me about breathing exercises which I have already been doing since
> childhood.
>
> I am becoming rather worried as I have already had more chest infections
> than usual.
>
> What I would like to know is it true that tapping of the chest, side
> and back is now considered unnecessary, or are the physio department
> trying to buck their duty of care?
>
>
> Many thanks in advance for your replies
>
> Mark
Its the first I have heard of it - which does not mean it isn't true.
You know who would know about this? - The people on a cystic fibrosis group.
They have similar drainage issues.
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