--- title: Improving Walking and Self-Care Using Exercise and Breathing Therapy with Biofeedback description: Improving Walking and Self-Care Using Exercise and Breathing Therapy with Biofeedback image: https://blog.acplus.com/hubfs/MCS713%20graphic%20SM.png --- - [Blog](https://acplus.com/blog/all/) - [Contact Us](https://info.acplus.com/contact-us) [![Home](https://blog.acplus.com/hubfs/ACP_June2018/Images/logo.svg)](http://acplus.com) - [About](https://acplus.com/about/) - [Clinical Programs](https://acplus.com/clinical-programs/) - [Technology](https://acplus.com/technology/) - [Education](https://acplus.com/education/) # The Pulse # Improving Walking and Self-Care Using Exercise and Breathing Therapy with Biofeedback Posted by [ACP - Accelerated Care Plus](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp-accelerated-care-plus) on Aug 17, 2021 7:18:55 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![MCS713 graphic SM](https://blog.acplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MCS713%20graphic%20SM.png?width=1200&name=MCS713%20graphic%20SM.png) Patient Information: Male, Age 71 Diagnosis: Fall / Rib Fracture / Pleural Effusion History: This gentleman was referred to a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation services due to the need for assistance with walking and self-care (bathing and dressing) following hospitalization due to a fall with resultant rib fractures and pleural effusion (excessive fluid around the lungs). Prior to hospitalization, he lived at home with his wife and was independent with mobility and self-care. Pre-Therapy Status: •Self-Care: Moderate (>50%) assistance for dressing and bathing; requires 2–3 rest breaks during activities. Barthel Index for ADLs (activities of daily living) score 55 out of 100, indicating partial dependence. •Activity Tolerance: Perceived exertion index (PEI) 7/10, indicating “really tired” during dressing activity. •Gait: 30 feet with a rolling walker and guiding contact of the therapist for steadying assistance; unable to ascend/descend stairs. Therapy Information: •Biophysical Agent/Advanced Technology: OmniFlow™ Breathing Therapy Biofeedback System. •Frequency: 5x per week. •Protocol: Occupational Therapist (OT) integrated OmniFlow™ Breathing Therapy Biofeedback System into treatment plan with Diamond Mine visualization to improve controlled inspiratory lung volume, Pre-historic visualization for forced expiratory lung volume, and Starry Road visualization to address coordination of inhalation/exhalation breathing pattern. OmniFlow was utilized for 20 minutes before ADL training. •Duration: Two weeks. •Other Therapy Services Provided: Strengthening exercise for both arms, ADL training, and aerobic conditioning exercise. Outcome: •Self-Care: Independent for dressing and bathing, requiring no rest breaks. •Activity Tolerance: PEI score 2/10, indicating “not tired at all” during dressing activity. •Gait: 150 feet using a rolling walker with supervision for safety and occasional guiding contact of the therapist for steadying assistance. Ascends/descends 4 steps with handrail. *This gentleman commented that use of the OmniFlow™ System, “Increased my endurance and my capacity to take in a deeper breath and clear my phlegm. I had better insight into where I was \[with breathing function\] and where I progressed.” His occupational therapist commented, “The OmniFlow™ Breathing Therapy Biofeedback System helped keep this gentleman engaged during therapy. The technology provides greater skilled service for breathing therapy and increasing lung capacity than traditional spirometers. This is a great tool!”* Topics: [Patient Success Story](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/patient-success-story) ## Cardiopulmonary Learn more about how our Cardiopulmonary Program can help you help your patients get Better, Faster! 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