Response of Lung Function, Chest Mobility, and Kyphotic Curve to Diaphragmatic Myofascial Release in Hyperkyphotic Subjects: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
- Enrollment
- 42
- Primary Endpoint
- maximum voluntary ventilation
Study Overview
Brief Summary
kyphotic subjects have respiratory disturbances due to weakening of the diaphragm, responsible for inhalation, which lead to abnormalities in respiratory mechanics and abnormal gas exchange, leading to respiratory complications. Myofascial release of the diaphragm is an intervention intended to indirectly stretch the diaphragm muscle fibers to reduce muscle tension, normalize fiber length, and promote the efficiency of muscle contraction. Although diaphragm myofascial release has been used in clinical practice, to the best of the authors' knowledge, the current study is the first research investigating the effect of diaphragmatic myofascial release on lung function, chest mobility and kyphotic curve in hyperkyphotic subjects.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 20 Years to 40 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •The participant's age ranged from 20 to 40 years.
- •kyphosis angle 40-50◦
- •reporting pain on palpation of the diaphragm
Exclusion Criteria
- •A history of respiratory diseases, heart disease, vascular disease, central nervous system disorder, psychiatric disorders, hypertension.
- •History of any trauma or fracture to the thoracic spine.
- •inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, musculoskeletal problem and neurological deficit
- •Restrictive respiratory disease, smokers.
Arms & Interventions
study group
Intervention: diaphragmatic myofascial release with traditional physical therapy exercises for hyperkyphosis (Other)
control group
Intervention: traditional physical therapy exercises for hyperkyphosis (Other)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
maximum voluntary ventilation
Time Frame: change from base line at 4 weeks.
the maximum voluntary ventilation will be measured using spirometer
Secondary Outcomes
- Chest expansion(change from base line at 4 weeks.)
- kyphotic angle(change from base line at 4 weeks.)
Investigators
Marwa Shafiek Mustafa Saleh
assistance professor doctor
Cairo University