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Due to multi system pathology of the disease, most HIV/AIDS patients have prolonged hospital stays  that raise the chances of complications like muscle wasting, joint stiffness, contractures, reduced lung capacities, pressure sores, etc. which show beyond doubt that physiotherapy interventions are much  needed. <ref name=":1">Simfukwe P. [http://www.kznhealth.gov.za/physio_hivaids.pdf The role of physiotherapy in people living with HIV/AIDS]. Health Department, Republic of South Africa. Available from: <nowiki>https://www.kznhealth.gov.za/physio_hivaids.pdf</nowiki></ref>
Due to multi system pathology of the disease, most HIV/AIDS patients have prolonged hospital stays  that raise the chances of complications like muscle wasting, joint stiffness, contractures, reduced lung capacities, pressure sores, etc. which show beyond doubt that physiotherapy interventions are much  needed. <ref name=":1">Simfukwe P. [http://www.kznhealth.gov.za/physio_hivaids.pdf The role of physiotherapy in people living with HIV/AIDS]. Health Department, Republic of South Africa. Available from: <nowiki>https://www.kznhealth.gov.za/physio_hivaids.pdf</nowiki></ref>
== Physiotherapy in Acute Stage ==
# Clear chest secretions<ref name=":1" />
# Eliminate shortness of breadth <ref name=":0" />
# Work on cardiopulmonary fitness <ref name=":0" />
# Maintain normal Joint range of motion<ref name=":1" />
# Postural correction to avoid pain and deformities<ref name=":1" /> 
== Physiotherapy in Chronic Stage  ==
# Strengthening and resistive exercises to prevent/cure muscle weakness and wasting<ref name=":0" />
# Improve neurological balance <ref name=":0" />
# Maintain circulation to the limbs with active and passive exercises and mobility training<ref name=":1" />
# Stretch to prevent contractures. <ref name=":1" />
# Pain Management<ref name=":1" />


== Rehabilitation with older/Aging HIV Positive Patients ==
== Rehabilitation with older/Aging HIV Positive Patients ==
Aging in itself is not easy. Join aging with HIV and the difficulties faced by the individual will multiply by ten folds. Physical, social and psychological consequences of the disease, long term treatment and comorbidities is not easy to deal with, but rehabilitations makes it easy to deal with it as a whole.   
Aging in itself is not easy. Join aging with HIV and the difficulties faced by the individual will multiply by ten folds. Physical, social and psychological consequences of the disease, long term treatment and comorbidities is not easy to deal with, but rehabilitations makes it easy to deal with it as a whole.   


'''Some common day to day difficulties of patients with HIV/ Aging HIV patients are as follows:'''  
== '''Some common day to day difficulties of patients with HIV/ Aging HIV patients are as follows:''' ==
 
* Fatigue/weakness  
* Fatigue/weakness  
* Health uncertainty  
* Health uncertainty  
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* Early onset of cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, musculoskeletal and neurocognitive disorders.  
* Early onset of cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, musculoskeletal and neurocognitive disorders.  


Everything together is a perfect recipe for disability especially with adding together with aging. <ref>O'Brien KK, Solomon P, Trentham B, MacLachlan D, MacDermid J, Tynan AM, Baxter L, Casey A, Chegwidden W, Robinson G, Tran T. [https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/4/5/e004692 Evidence-informed recommendations for rehabilitation with older adults living with HIV: a knowledge synthesis. BMJ open]. 2014 May 1;4(5):e004692.</ref>
Everything together is a perfect recipe for disability especially when added together with aging. <ref>O'Brien KK, Solomon P, Trentham B, MacLachlan D, MacDermid J, Tynan AM, Baxter L, Casey A, Chegwidden W, Robinson G, Tran T. [https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/4/5/e004692 Evidence-informed recommendations for rehabilitation with older adults living with HIV: a knowledge synthesis. BMJ open]. 2014 May 1;4(5):e004692.</ref>


Physiotherapy and rehabilitation  assist in managing  patients  in long term care due to HIV . It helps prevent, delay or cure complications and lead an independent, pain free life.  
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation  assist in managing  patients  in long term care due to HIV . It helps prevent, delay or cure complications and lead an independent, pain free life.  
== Physiotherapy in Acute Stage ==
# Clear chest secretions<ref name=":1" />
# Eliminate shortness of breadth <ref name=":0" />
# Work on cardiopulmonary fitness <ref name=":0" />
# Maintain normal Joint range of motion<ref name=":1" />
# Postural correction to avoid pain and deformities<ref name=":1" />
== Physiotherapy in Chronic Stage ==
# Strengthening and resistive exercises to prevent/cure muscle weakness and wasting<ref name=":0" />
# Improve neurological balance <ref name=":0" />
# Maintain circulation to the limbs with active and passive exercises and mobility training<ref name=":1" />
# Stretch to prevent contractures. <ref name=":1" />
# Pain Management<ref name=":1" />


== References  ==
== References  ==


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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Physiotherapeutic interventions with exercises and manual therapy as a complimentary treatment for people living with HIV is highly beneficial as physiotherapy plays a vital role in optimization of life, in patients living with HIV. As HIV lead to AIDS, due to which the defense mechanism of the body fails step-by-step, physiotherapy and rehabilitation play a major role to maintain physical, mental and social health. HIV patients have been living longer since past three decades as 50% of HIV patients have access to Antiretroviral Therapy. This means people with HIV are aging leading to increased number of co-morbidities. As Antiretroviral Therapy adds the valuable years to the life of these patients, it is vital to add life to these years via physical therapy and rehabilitation. [1][2]

Due to multi system pathology of the disease, most HIV/AIDS patients have prolonged hospital stays that raise the chances of complications like muscle wasting, joint stiffness, contractures, reduced lung capacities, pressure sores, etc. which show beyond doubt that physiotherapy interventions are much needed. [3]

Rehabilitation with older/Aging HIV Positive Patients[edit | edit source]

Aging in itself is not easy. Join aging with HIV and the difficulties faced by the individual will multiply by ten folds. Physical, social and psychological consequences of the disease, long term treatment and comorbidities is not easy to deal with, but rehabilitations makes it easy to deal with it as a whole.

Some common day to day difficulties of patients with HIV/ Aging HIV patients are as follows:[edit | edit source]

  • Fatigue/weakness
  • Health uncertainty
  • Difficulties with daily living activities/ home chores
  • Difficulty being part of social life/ maintaining a job
  • Stress, Depression and anxiety leading from worrying about future life.
  • Early onset of cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, musculoskeletal and neurocognitive disorders.

Everything together is a perfect recipe for disability especially when added together with aging. [4]

Physiotherapy and rehabilitation assist in managing patients in long term care due to HIV . It helps prevent, delay or cure complications and lead an independent, pain free life.

Physiotherapy in Acute Stage[edit | edit source]

  1. Clear chest secretions[3]
  2. Eliminate shortness of breadth [2]
  3. Work on cardiopulmonary fitness [2]
  4. Maintain normal Joint range of motion[3]
  5. Postural correction to avoid pain and deformities[3]

Physiotherapy in Chronic Stage[edit | edit source]

  1. Strengthening and resistive exercises to prevent/cure muscle weakness and wasting[2]
  2. Improve neurological balance [2]
  3. Maintain circulation to the limbs with active and passive exercises and mobility training[3]
  4. Stretch to prevent contractures. [3]
  5. Pain Management[3]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Brown D. HIV – what has physiotherapy and rehabilitation got to do with it? Physiospot. 2017 Available from: https://www.physiospot.com/opinion/hiv-what-has-physiotherapy-and-rehabilitation-got-to-do-with-it/#author
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Pullen SD, Chigbo NN, Nwigwe EC, Chukwuka CJ, Amah CC, Idu SC. Physiotherapy intervention as a complementary treatment for people living with HIV/AIDS. Hiv/aids (Auckland, NZ). 2014;6:99.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Simfukwe P. The role of physiotherapy in people living with HIV/AIDS. Health Department, Republic of South Africa. Available from: https://www.kznhealth.gov.za/physio_hivaids.pdf
  4. ↑ O'Brien KK, Solomon P, Trentham B, MacLachlan D, MacDermid J, Tynan AM, Baxter L, Casey A, Chegwidden W, Robinson G, Tran T. Evidence-informed recommendations for rehabilitation with older adults living with HIV: a knowledge synthesis. BMJ open. 2014 May 1;4(5):e004692.
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