|
Rotinely |
If needed |
Deep breathing exercises |
37 (82%) |
2 (4%) |
Incentive spirometry |
36 (80%) |
5 (11%) |
Diaphragmatic breathing |
23 (51%) |
15 (33%) |
Sustained maximal inspiration |
19 (42%) |
12 (27%) |
Pursed lips breathing |
16 (36%) |
12 (27%) |
Inspiratory muscle training |
16 (36%) |
11 (24%) |
CPAP |
3 (7%) |
16 (36%) |
PEP breathing |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
Data are presented as the number (and percentage) of physical therapists (n=45)
CPAP: Continuous positive airway pressure; PEP: positive expiratory pressure |