Why the study?
While the effects of diabetes on the heart and kidneys are well known, its adverse effects on pulmonary functions are not discussed as much.
Does physiotherapy reduce pulmonary complications and improve health-related quality of life in individuals with diabetes?
Design
Review
Key result
Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in reducing pulmonary complications and improving the health-related quality of life in individuals with diabetes.
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May support physiotherapy in diabetes pulmonary care; hypothesis-generating and requires RCTs before practice change.
Does physiotherapy reduce pulmonary complications and improve health-related quality of life in individuals with diabetes?
This review highlights the importance of physiotherapy in managing the often-overlooked pulmonary complications associated with diabetes.
Sheraz et al. (2024) conducted a review in Diabetes. Physiotherapy was evaluated. Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in reducing pulmonary complications and improving the health-related quality of life in individuals with diabetes.
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