Table 2 Physiotherapy activities and techniques for patients with prolonged mechanical ventilation

○ Passive and active-assisted mobilisation

○ Continuous rotational therapy

○ Postures

○ Active limb exercise

○ Peripheral muscle training

○ Neuromuscular electrical stimulation

○ Respiratory muscle training

○ Manual hyperinflation

○ Percussion and vibrations

○ Mechanical In-Exsufflation

○ Percussive ventilation