ABSTRACT
Physiotherapy aims to optimize functional ability, health and
wellbeing, through a holistic problem-oriented approach to
maximize quality of life. There is little evidence to support or
refute physiotherapeutic intervention for individuals with
sarcoidosis. However, in clinical practice a problem-based
approach indicates the areas where physiotherapy can be of
benefit in symptom management. The characteristic symp-
toms of interstitial lung disease (ILD) such as sarcoidosis
where physiotherapy may be appropriate are:
= dyspnea progressive, often resulting in altered breathing patterns and anxiety;
= cough dry, irritable and possibly productive; = deconditioning and associated peripheral muscle dysfunc-
tion resulting in loss of exercise tolerance and functional capability.
