Mild Intermittent Asthma
Conditions
Brief summary
This is a quasi intervention study evaluating the effects of core stabilization exercises and diaphragmatic strengthening on thoracic kyphosis angle, diaphragmatic excursion, chest expansion, lung functioning (FEV1/FVC ratio) and quality of life, in individuals with mild intermittent or mild persistent asthma.
Detailed description
This study evaluated the effects of core stabilization exercises and diaphragmatic strengthening on thoracic kyphosis angle, diaphragmatic excursion, chest expansion, lung functioning (FEV1/FVC ratio), and quality of life in individuals with mild intermittent or mild persistent asthma. Thirty-seven participants from Fauji Foundation Hospital Rawalpindi underwent assessments before and after an 18-session treatment regimen over three weeks. The measures included diaphragmatic excursion, thoracic kyphotic angle, chest expansion, spirometry, and asthma quality of life questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 21
Interventions
PROCEDURECore stability exercise
Core stability exercises featured moves such as planks and side planks.
PROCEDUREDiaphragmatic Strengthening Exercise
. Diaphragmatic exercises included diaphragmatic breathing in various positions.
Sponsors
Foundation University Islamabad
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Quasi Interventional Study
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 34 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Age group: 18-34 years old * Both males and females * Individuals diagnosed with well controlled mild intermittent asthma or mild persistent asthma, at least six months prior based on referral from pulmonologist. * Individuals who have weak core muscles * Participating to the study in a voluntary basis
Exclusion criteria
* Level 3 and above asthmatics or status asthmaticus * Any congenital deformities of chest wall * Demonstrated neuromuscular or neurological deficit/disease of chest wall. * Cardiopulmonary diseases including coronary artery disease, heart failure NYHA classification, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathy, arrythmias, interstitial lung disease, COPD, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension, cancers, etc. * Any recent cardiothoracic or abdominal surgery or sternotomy * Recent history of the blunt chest wall or abdominal trauma * Unstable hemodynamic parameters (arterial pressure \>140mmhg systolic and \>90mmhg for diastolic * Pregnancy * Previous or parallel participation in interventional programs * Any psychiatric illnesses
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Thoracic Kyphosis Angle | 18 days | Measured with Inclinometer |
| Diaphragmatic Excursion | 18 days | Measured using Tape method |
| Chest Expansion | 18 days | Measured using Tape method |
| FEV1/FVC ratio | 18 days | Measured using Spirometer |
| Quality of Life of patient | 18 days | Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire with Standardized Activities. It is a 32-item Likert-type scale that measures the impact of asthma on daily activities, with scores ranging from 1 (severe impairment) to 7 (no impairment). |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed