Convalescence: rehabilitation needs more attention. Issue 11 (25th May 1973)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Is Part Of: Drug and therapeutics bulletin. Volume 11:Issue 11(1973)
• Page Start: 43
• Page End: 44
• Publication Date: 1973-05-25
• Subjects: Drugs -- Periodicals; Therapeutics -- Periodicals; Pharmacology -- Periodicals; 615.5
• DOI: 10.1136/dtb.11.11.43
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-5248

Abstract

Abstract : Rehabilitation is an active process used to help regain particular functions and is the most specific component of convalescence. It is a part of medicine in general and touches all aspects of patient care. For example chronic chest infection requires postural drainage, breathing exercises and cough training; cardiac infarction, a programme of graded activity to increase exercise tolerance; injury to bones and joints may require physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and occupational therapy.