Respiratory Disease
Conditions
Keywords
manual therapy, respiratory disease, thoracic movement
Brief summary
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of different manual techniques included traditionally on respiratory physical therapy
Detailed description
Randomized controlled trial. Participants are classified in two groups and they are assessed using pulmonary functions parameters and thoracic and spinal movements. There are two interventions: placebo and a manual technique. Participants will be assessed again at the end of the study.
Interventions
OTHERManual technique
A manual technique is employed in the intervention group based on passive movement and stretching of the respiratory system. The manual technique includes: stretching of diaphragm. Mobilization. Potentiation of the respiratory muscles.
OTHERPlacebo
Usual care
Sponsors
Universidad de Granada
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* subjects with respiratory conditions * Must be able to do spirometry
Exclusion criteria
* subjects with acute processes in their pathologies
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| spirometry parameters | Baseline, 6 months | Change from baseline to postintervention in spirometry parameters (Vital capacity, Forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1), Tidal volume)using a spirometer as recommended by the American Thoracic Society. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| thoracic movement | at baseline, 6 months | Changes from baseline to postintervention in thoracic movement, measured by tape measure in 3 thoracic levels. |
| Changes on Functionality scores | baseline, 6 months | Functional status questionnaire used before and after intervention to measure functionality scores change. |
| Changes on cardiorespiratory capacity | baseline, 6 months | Changes on cardiorespiratory capacity measured by 6MWT (6 minutes walking test)at baseline and post intervention. |
| spinal movement | at baseline, 6 months | Changes from baseline to postintervention in spinal movement, measured by Range of motion with goniometer. |
Countries
Spain
Outcome results
None listed