The Effects of Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Pulmonary Functions and Respiratory Muscle Strength

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Neck Pain
• Interventions: Other: cervical stabilization exercises; Other: conventional exercises

• Registration Number: NCT03395054
• Lead Sponsor: Hacettepe University

Brief Summary

This study aims to assess the effects of stabilization exercises on pulmonary functions and respiratory muscle strength. 42 participants with neck pain enrolled the study.

Detailed Description

This study aims to assess the effects of stabilization exercises on pulmonary functions and respiratory muscle strength. 42 participants with neck pain enrolled the study. Participants were divided into two groups, stabilization group (n=21) and the control group (n=21). The participants underwent a total of 24 sessions of treatment thrice a week for eight weeks under the supervision of a physiotherapist.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2015-12-01
• Primary Completion: 2017-04-30
• Study Completion: 2017-07-26
• Study First Submitted: 2017-11-22
• Status Verified: 2018-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2018-01-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2018-01-08
• Study First Posted: 2018-01-10
• Last Update Posted: 2018-01-10

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

Inclusion Criteria

• neck pain longer than 3 months
• patients between ages of 18 and 55

Exclusion Criteria

• patients with neurologic symptoms
• patients with chronic pulmonary disease
• previous surgery on cervical region

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
the stabilization group	cervical stabilization exercises	the stabilization group performed cervical stabilization exercises in lying, sitting, standing and on a swisball 3times a week during 8 weeks.
the control group	conventional exercises	the control group performed conventional exercises including neck isometric, isotonic and posture exercises 3 times a week during 8 weeks.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
pulmonary functions	8 weeks	pulmonary functions were measured with spirometric tests by two experienced physical therapists.
respiratory muscle strength	8 weeks	respiratory muscle strength was measured using mouth pressure device by two experienced physical therapists.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Institute of Health Sciences; 🇹🇷 Ankara, Altındağ, Turkey