Outcomes of Physical Therapy Program on Respiratory and Phrenic Nerve Functions in Cervical Disc Compression
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 入组人数
- 20
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- pulmonary function test
研究概览
简要总结
This study was conducted to investigate the effects of a designed physical therapy program on respiratory function and phrenic nerve activity in cervical disc compression.
详细描述
Twenty patients from the Spinal Unite represented the sample of the study. Their mean ages were 43 years and they suffering from acute cervical disc compression at the level of cervical 3, 4, 5. Methods: Evaluation was carried out before and after three months of treatment. It included measuring of pulmonary functions (VC, FVC, FEV1, PEF and MVV) by using spirometer, diaphragmatic excursion and thoracic volume via x-ray and conduction velocity and amplitude of phrenic nerve using electromyography. Treatment program included heat application, ultrasound, cervical traction and diaphragmatic breathing exercises.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Other
- 时间视角
- Prospective
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 40 Years 至 45 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •suffered from cervical disc compression for 6-8 months.
- •patients examined and referred by physician.
排除标准
- •Any cardio pulmonary disorders which may alter pulmonary function.
- •They did not receive any physical therapy program prior to their participation in the study.
结局指标
主要结局
pulmonary function test
时间窗: 4 months
to measure vital capacity
phrenic nerve amplitude
时间窗: 4 months
objective method to detect phrenic nerve function
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Khaled Takey Ahmed
Asssociate Professor
Cairo University