Weak diaphragm muscles cerebral palsy,
Conditions
Interventions
manual diaphragmatic stretching ,No intervention
Experimental Other,No Intervention Other
manual diaphragmatic stretching ,no intervention
Sponsors
Thailand Research Fund
Thailand Research Fund
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
8 Years to 18 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Diagnosed as spastic CP by doctors from their medical history - Age between 8 and 18 years - Gross Motor Function Classification System Expanded and Revised (GMFCS-E&R) level I-V - Willingness to participate in the study - Ability to follow the study commands - Able to sit or stand until finishing spirometer testing protocol - Able to read and understand the informed consent document
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Acute or current respiratory infection - Any clinically significant cardiovascular, neurological, renal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, hepatic or haematological abnormalities which are uncontrolled with standard treatment - Underlying conditions such as blindness or deafness and mental retardation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Diaphragmatic movement Pre and Post intervention Ultrasound | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Chest expansion Pre and Post intervention Tape measure | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactSurussawadi Bennett
Khon Kaen University
Outcome results
None listed