12/10/2026
RAATH & SPIES PHYSIOTHERAPY
CHEST PHYSIOTHERAPY
Paediatric to Adult
BREATHE EASIER & IMPROVE LUNG HEALTH.
Chest physiotherapy uses techniques to loosen and clear mucus,
helping patients breathe better and recover faster.
TECHNIQUES:
• PERCUSSION OR CLAPPING:
Rhythmic tapping to loosen mucus.
• VIBRATION:
Gentle shaking during exhalation to mobilize mucus.
• POSTURAL DRAINAGE:
Positioning to let gravity drain mucus.
• BREATHING EXERCISES:
Deep breathing & Active Cycle of Breathing Technique for lung expansion.
• COUGHING TECHNIQUES:
Controlled methods to expel mucus safely.
• NEBULISATION:
Inhaled medication mist to thin mucus.
• SUCTIONING (INFANTS):
Gentle removal of secretions when coughing is weak.
CONDITIONS COMMONLY TREATED:
• COPD
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Bronchitis
• Bronchiectasis
• Asthma
• Pneumonia Recovery
Chest physiotherapy is a combination of tailored therapies designed to improve breathing efficiency, reduce infection risk & enhance recovery.
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