asthma
Conditions
Interventions
The study group received neuromuscular electrical stimulation of calf muscles for 30min, three days a week for three months. In addition to a specialized physical training exercise program for one ho
Sponsors
CAIRO UIVERSITY
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - body mass index (BMI) < 25 kg/m2. - clinically stable conditions (i.e., no canges in the medications were advised by the attending physician for > one month and taking maintained doses of drugs in the past 3 months).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Aggravation of asthma symptoms that necessitate the use of systemic corticosteroids in the past month or during the study time - Chronic sinusitis, history of thoracic surgery, respiratory co-morbidities that pose further ailments than asthma. - Impairment of the cognitive function. - Any recent calf strains, and compartmental leg syndrome - Any medications such as muscle relaxants, histamines were excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| nocturnal symptoms | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| quality of life | — |
Countries
Africa
Contacts
Public ContactRasha Mohamed
Associate professor in the department of Physical Therapy for Growth and Developmental Disorders in Department of Physical Therapy for Growth and Developmental Disorders in Children and its Surgery
Outcome results
None listed