CompletedNot Applicable

Investigation of the Effects of Diaphragm Exercises in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Turkey (Türkiye)15 participantsStarted 2022-10-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of diaphragmatic myofascial relaxation exercise and diaphragmatic breathing exercises added to the conventional physiotherapy and rehabilitation program in children with diplegic cerebral palsy (CP), primarily on MIP, MEP, and secondarily on thoracic cage mobility, pulmonary functions and sitting ability.

Who can participate

Age range5 Years – 15 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being diagnosed with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy * Being between the ages of 5-15 * Gross Motor Functional Classification System 1,2 or 3 * To be at a cognitive level to be able to understand and apply the instructions in the tests (SFT, MIP, MEP) to be applied Exclusion Criteria: * Having had a surgical operation in the last 6 months * Presence of scoliosis detected above 30 degrees * Having a planned surgery within 3 months from the start of the study * Have a chronic lung disease

What they're measuring

Respiratory Muscle Strength Measurement (Maximum inspiratory pressure)

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Respiratory Muscle Strength Measurement (Maximum Expiratory Pressure)

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Thoracic Cage Mobility Assessment

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05559346

SponsorUskudar University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-01-02

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