Today’s Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis

Synopsis

Shows the physiotherapy techniques used for patients with cystic fibrosis from infancy to adulthood, examining the adaptability of current methods of clearance of bronchial secretions and the way in which many patients can manage their own treatment. The emphasis is on leading as normal and active a life as possible.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 15 min.

Year of production

1990

Availability

Free loan
Sale; 1999 sale: £12.00 (inc. VAT +p&p) Free loan

Documentation

Recommended booklet: ‘The Physical Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis’.

Uses

Intended to help physiotherapists, nurses, patients and their relatives to understand the importance of breathing techniques, and to emphasise the point that physiotherapy, although time-consuming, is not painful, uncomfortable or exhausting.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

cystic fibrosis; patient education

Credits

Cast

Jenny Agutter

Sponsor

Name

Teampace Holdings Ltd

Distributor

Name

Cystic Fibrosis Trust

Web

http://www.cftrust.org.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

020 8464 7211

Fax

020 8313 0472

Address

11 London Road
Bromley
Kent
BR1 1BY