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Stretching of the Diaphragm and Cervical Impulse Technique and Its Possible Spirometric Changes

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Respiratory Disease
Registration Number
NCT03732222
Lead Sponsor
Cardenal Herrera University
Brief Summary

This study investigates the effect of two different techniques, stretching of the diaphragm and cervical level impulse technique C3-C4, in the possible spirometric changes, vital capacity (CV), maximum expiratory flow (PEF) and maximum expiratory volume (FEV). in relation to the secondary variables (age, physical activity, BMI, sex). the subjects of the study were informed and clarified doubts about it and its subsequent reading and signing of informed consent. The subjects were randomly selected to determine which intervention group they would belong to (G1: intervention group of the diaphragm muscle stretch technique, G2: intervention group of the cervical rotation rotation impulse technique C3- C4, G3: Combined technique G1 and G2, G4: control group.The evaluation technique is spirometry.The intervention protocol is as follows, first the pre-intervention spirometry is performed, then the corresponding technique (according to intervention group), then the post-intervention spirometry, the intervention technique and at 5 minutes, the intervention technique is performed.

Detailed Description

The objectives of the study are the following: 1. To evaluate the changes in the values of the simple spirometry after the application of the study techniques: muscle stretching technique of the diaphragm (G1), rotation impulse technique of the cervical level of C3- C4 (G2) and combined technique of both (G3); 2. Determine the influence of these on measurable respiratory parameters by simple spirometry; 3. Compare the spirometric values obtained after applying the study techniques (G1, G2, G3) and the control group (G4: simulation of a previous technique); and 4. Analyze the different variables measured (age, gender, weight, height, sports practice and body mass index) in the effects of the applied treatment.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
152
Inclusion Criteria
  • Accept participating in the study (signature of informed consent).
  • Be in an age range between 18 and 50 years.
  • Do not present any exclusion criteria.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Do not meet the inclusion criteria.
  • Have obstructive and / or restrictive respiratory problems.
  • Perfect transient conditions that affect the respiratory tract, such as colds, sinusitis, influenza, respiratory allergies.
  • To have a history of rib fractures.
  • Congenital deformities.
  • To have digestive problems.
  • Paying hepatitis and / or hepatobiliary lesions.
  • Suffer heart disease and / or arterial hypertension.
  • Have abdominal problems.
  • Provide surgical scar on the abdomen, thorax and / or neck.
  • Patience cancer
  • Press any type of pain at the time of conducting the study.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
forced vital capacitya week

volume of air that we can exhale (quickly, sustainably and maximally) after a maximum expiration from the position of maximum inspiration. It is measured in liters (L).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Forced expiratory volume in the first seconda week

Maximum expiratory volume in the first second. Volume obtained in the first second of the forced vital capacity maneuver.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera

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Valencia, Moncada, Spain

Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera
🇪🇸Valencia, Moncada, Spain

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