The Effects of Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Pulmonary Functions and Respiratory Muscle Strength in Patients With Neck Pain
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 42
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- pulmonary functions
研究概览
简要总结
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.
详细描述
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.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 55 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •neck pain longer than 3 months
- •patients between ages of 18 and 55
排除标准
- •patients with neurologic symptoms
- •patients with chronic pulmonary disease
- •previous surgery on cervical region
研究组 & 干预措施
the stabilization group
the stabilization group performed cervical stabilization exercises in lying, sitting, standing and on a swisball 3times a week during 8 weeks.
干预措施: cervical stabilization exercises (Other)
the control group
the control group performed conventional exercises including neck isometric, isotonic and posture exercises 3 times a week during 8 weeks.
干预措施: conventional exercises (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
pulmonary functions
时间窗: 8 weeks
pulmonary functions were measured with spirometric tests by two experienced physical therapists.
respiratory muscle strength
时间窗: 8 weeks
respiratory muscle strength was measured using mouth pressure device by two experienced physical therapists.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
birgül morkoç
principal investigator
Hacettepe University