Diaphragmatic Myofascial Release for Hyperkyphotic Subjects

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Hyperkyphosis
• Interventions: Other: diaphragmatic myofascial release with traditional physical therapy exercises for hyperkyphosis; Other: traditional physical therapy exercises for hyperkyphosis

• Registration Number: NCT06621667
• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University

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.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2024-09
• Study First Submitted: 2024-09-29
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-09-30
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-09-30
• Study First Posted: 2024-10-01
• Last Update Posted: 2024-10-01
• Study Start: 2024-10-10
• Primary Completion: 2024-12-20
• Study Completion: 2024-12-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 42

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.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
study group	diaphragmatic myofascial release with traditional physical therapy exercises for hyperkyphosis	-
control group	traditional physical therapy exercises for hyperkyphosis	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
maximum voluntary ventilation	change from base line at 4 weeks.	the maximum voluntary ventilation will be measured using spirometer

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Chest expansion	change from base line at 4 weeks.	the chest expansion will be measured using tap measurement
kyphotic angle	change from base line at 4 weeks.	the kyphotic angle will be measured with flexicurve