Thoracic surgery is the primary intervention used in the treatment of diseases affecting the lungs, pleura, chest wall, and mediastinum. Postoperative changes occur in both lung functions and clinical symptoms due to the procedure itself and patient-related factors. After thoracic surgery, patients often experience reduced exercise tolerance and impaired respiratory functions, negatively affecting their participation in daily activities, functional levels, and quality of life. In open thoracotomies, the incision site, severed muscles, and the size of the incision can impact upper extremity and trunk functions. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of physiotherapy applied through digital methods on respiratory functions, respiratory muscle strength, functional capacity, upper extremity muscle strength, and quality of life in patients who have undergone thoracic surgery.
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Forced vital capacity (FVC)
Timeframe: 12 weeks
Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1)
Timeframe: 12 weeks
Tiffeneau ratio (FEV1/FVC)
Timeframe: 12 weeks
Peak expiratory flow (PEF)
Timeframe: 12 weeks
Respiratory Muscle Strength
Timeframe: 12 weeks
Functional Capacity
Timeframe: 12 weeks
Upper Extremity Peripheral Muscle Strength
Timeframe: 12 weeks
Health Related Quality of Life
Timeframe: 12 weeks