Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Proprioceptive Postural Control, Respiratory Disorders
Conditions
Brief summary
Proprioceptive weighting changes may explain differences in postural control performance. In addition, the respiratory movement has a disturbing effect on postural balance. Postural balance seems to be impaired in individuals with respiratory disorders. Increased risk of falling is reported in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Besides the essential role of respiration, the diaphragm may also play an important role in the control of the trunk and postural balance. The aim of the study is to clarify whether proprioceptive postural control is impaired in individuals with diaphragm paresis.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
individuals with diaphragm paresis: * Age: 18-70 years old * Unilateral or bilateral diaphragm paresis following paresis of phrenic nerve * Willingness to sign the informed consent Inclusion Criteria healthy controls: * Age: 18-70 years old * Spirometry: FEV1/FVC ≥ 0.7 and FEV1 \> 80% * Willingness to sign the informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* History of major trauma and/or major orthopedic surgery of the spine, the pelvis or the lower quadrant * One of the following conditions: Parkinson, multiple sclerosis, stroke, history of vestibular disorder * Respiratory disorder other than diaphragm paresis * Recent diagnosis of cancer * Significant cardiovascular comorbidity
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Proprioceptive postural control | 1 year | Center of pressure displacement (force plate) in standing in response to local muscle vibration on ankle and back muscles to specifically detect the role of proprioception in postural control. |
Countries
Belgium