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KNOWLEDGE ON PHYSIOTHERAPY MANAGEMENT OF SLEEP APNOEA IN PHYSIOTHERAPY STUDENTS

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Christeena M Koshy, Dr. T. Poovishnu Devi
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si7.198

Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a sleep disorder characterized by repetitive episodes of upper airway occlusion. Obesity is one of the major risk factor for the development of OSA. This is a serious problem because undiagnosed and untreated OSA is associated with increased cardiovascular and cerebrovascular mortality and morbidity. Physiotherapy plays an important role in management of sleep apnoea by improving muscle tone and reducing weight

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