Cervical Disc Lesion, Phrenic Nerve Irritation, Pulmonary Function Test
Conditions
Brief summary
This study was conducted to investigate the effects of a designed physical therapy program on respiratory function and phrenic nerve activity in cervical disc compression.
Detailed description
Twenty patients from the Spinal Unite represented the sample of the study. Their mean ages were 43 years and they suffering from acute cervical disc compression at the level of cervical 3, 4, 5. Methods: Evaluation was carried out before and after three months of treatment. It included measuring of pulmonary functions (VC, FVC, FEV1, PEF and MVV) by using spirometer, diaphragmatic excursion and thoracic volume via x-ray and conduction velocity and amplitude of phrenic nerve using electromyography. Treatment program included heat application, ultrasound, cervical traction and diaphragmatic breathing exercises.
Interventions
DEVICEUltrasound (Phyaction 190 I); with a frequency of 3 MHz was used
Intermittent cervical traction (traction force equal 8% of body weight) was applied with the patient lying supine and the head in neutral position.
Sponsors
Cairo University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
40 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* suffered from cervical disc compression for 6-8 months. * patients examined and referred by physician.
Exclusion criteria
* Any cardio pulmonary disorders which may alter pulmonary function. * They did not receive any physical therapy program prior to their participation in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| pulmonary function test | 4 months | to measure vital capacity |
| phrenic nerve amplitude | 4 months | objective method to detect phrenic nerve function |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Primary ContactKHALED T AHMED, Asso Prof
Backup Contactabla h saleh, prof
Outcome results
None listed