The Physiotherapist's Use of Exercise in the Management of Young People with Cystic Fibrosis

Abstract

The aim of this chapter is to provide an overview of how physiotherapists (physical therapists) can use exercise in their management of young people with cystic fibrosis (CF), assisting the multidisciplinary team to optimise outcomes for this population. While many resources provide management information about the CF health condition, the focus is often on medical management. However, physiotherapists play an integral role in the multidisciplinary team being at the coalface of daily intervention for this population. Consequently, their role supported by contemporary evidence must be considered in the holistic approach to management. In this chapter we will briefly discuss the physiotherapists’ general management of people with CF, with the focus directed towards the role of exercise in this management regimen.