POSTURAL DRAINAGE

 POSTURAL DRAINAGE


A chest Physiotherapy that uses positions which allow gravity to facilitates drainage of secretions from the lobes of the lungs. It is best for patients who have excessive secretions which need to be expectorated. People with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases will benefit.












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