Pursed lip breathing technique:



Work simplification/Energy Conservation Techniques:“Work simplification is the process of developing methods of performing daily activities in order to conserve energy and simply work. It involves doing a task or series of tasks in a planned, orderly way so that wasted body motions are reduced to minimum.”Plan your activitiesAllow enough time to perform all necessary tasksFinish all activities that can be completed in one area of the house first before moving onDo not plan too many tasks in one dayAlternate between heavy and light activitiesPlan heavy activities throughout the day and not all at onceGet organizedPrioritize the activities you want to work onOrganize your spaceOrganized your activitiesTake your timeDo not rush yourselfTake frequent restsMaintain proper posture throughout the daySelf-care techniques:Bathing techniques:Gather all materials prior to bathingHave all materials close in the tubSit on tub bench Use hand held shower headAllow enough time for bathingUpper body dressing techniques:How to put clothes on:Gather all your clothes and dressing equipment. Be sure to put them in easy reach.If you have trouble with buttons or zippers on your clothes, use a button hook or a zipper pull.It’s best to wear loose, comfortable clothes.For safety and to conserve energy, sit while you dress and undress.Be sure to follow any surgical or medical precautions from your doctor or therapist when you dress or undress.Always dress your affected (weaker) arm first.If both arms are affected, put your arms into the garment first, and then pull it over your head.Before you put on a shirt, blouse, sweater, or jacket with buttons, pre-button the bottom of the garment. Then pull the garment over your head.If you must button a shirt or blouse while you have it on, button from the bottom and move up.How to take off clothes:Always undress your unaffected (stronger) arm first.When you undress, grasp clothing at the neckline, and then pull it over your head.502920080010Lower body dressing techniques:How to put clothes on:Lay out your skirt, pants, or underwear as you normally would.Sit down. Use the reacher to pinch the waist of the garment.Lower the garment to the floor. First, slip it over the affected (weaker) leg. Then slip it over the other (stronger) leg.Use the reacher to pull the garment up and over your knees (see figure at right).Stand up, with your walker in front of you. Be sure to keep your balance.Pull the garment over your hips.Sit down to button or zip the garment.How to take clothes off:Sit down to unbutton or unzip your garment.Stand up, with your walker in front of you. Be sure to keep your balance (see figure at right).Pull the garment down over your hips.Then push the garment down and over your knees.Sit down.Lower the garment to the floor. Slip it over the weaker leg first. Then slip it over your stronger leg.Use the reacher to pinch the waist of the garment. Then remove it completely.Meal Preparation techniques:Store frequently used items in most accessible locationsCups next to refrigerator to pour drinksCoffee, coffee pot, and mugs in close locationBaking ingredients in same cabinetHeavy items in cabinets near dishwasherFrequently used food items in front of cabinets/refrigeratorUse a mixer instead of a spoonSlide items along countertops instead of carrying themUse reacher to obtain hard to reach objectsUse wheeled walker/cart to transport items at same timePrepare meals while seatedUse built up equipmentRemove throw rugs to avoid fallsUse rubber openers to open cans/jarsUse a microwave to save time and energyUse electric can opener Use a dishwasherUses non stick pansHousekeeping techniques:Keep cleaning items in the room you will be using themTake frequent rests when cleaningSit to clean when possibleTry not to lift and carry any cleaning itemsPursed lip breathing technique:Pursed lip breathing is one of the simplest ways to control shortness of breath. It provides a quick and easy way to slow your pace of breathing, making each breath more effective. What does pursed lip breathing do?Pursed lip breathing: Improves ventilation Releases trapped air in the lungs Keeps the airways open longer and decreases the work of breathing Prolongs exhalation to slow the breathing rate Improves breathing patterns by moving old air out of the lungs and allowing for new air to enter the lungs Relieves shortness of breath Causes general relaxation When should I use this technique?Use this technique during the difficult part of any activity, such as bending, lifting or stair climbing. Practice this technique 4-5 times a day at first so you can get the correct breathing pattern. right0Pursed lip breathing technique 1. Relax your neck and shoulder muscles. (figure to right)2. Breathe in (inhale) slowly through your nose for two counts, keeping your mouth closed. Don't take a deep breath; a normal breath will do. left0It may help to count to yourself: inhale, one, two. (figure to right)? 3. Pucker or "purse" your lips as if you were going to whistle or gently flicker the flame of a candle. (figure to left) right04. Breathe out (exhale) slowly and gently through your pursed lips while counting to four. It may help to count to yourself: exhale, one, two, three, four. (figure to right)With regular practice, this technique will seem natural to you.Resources: ................
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