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Effect of exercise orientations in the posture and plantar pressure distribution in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis

Not Applicable
Conditions
Cystic Fibrosis
C06.689.202
Registration Number
RBR-3r4h5s
Lead Sponsor
nião Brasileira de Educação e Assistência
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruitment completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria

Individuals with a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis, aged six to twenty years, clinically stable disease and regular follow-up at the cystic fibrosis outpatient clinic.

Exclusion Criteria

Children and adolescents with comprehension deficits and/or who present arms/legs problems that would make it impossible to perform the tests.

Study & Design

Study Type
Intervention
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
General posture improvement: measured by the number of degrees obtained for kyphosis, lordosis, head position and chest size, using a specific software.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
After the 3 month intervention period, it is expected an improvement in the balance, measured using a baropodometer.Lung function is a classic marker of evolution in these patients and will be measured using a spirometer. It is expected that the forced expiratory volume will maintain its values during the 3 months period.
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