The Effects of Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Pulmonary Functions and Respiratory Muscle Strength

Hacettepe University42 enrolled

Overview

This study aims to assess the effects of stabilization exercises on pulmonary functions and respiratory muscle strength. 42 participants with neck pain enrolled the study.

This study aims to assess the effects of stabilization exercises on pulmonary functions and respiratory muscle strength. 42 participants with neck pain enrolled the study. Participants were divided into two groups, stabilization group (n=21) and the control group (n=21). The participants underwent a total of 24 sessions of treatment thrice a week for eight weeks under the supervision of a physiotherapist.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Neck Pain

Interventions

cervical stabilization exercisesOTHER

cervical stabilization exercises

conventional exercisesOTHER

conventional exercises

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 55 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * neck pain longer than 3 months * patients between ages of 18 and 55 Exclusion Criteria: * patients with neurologic symptoms * patients with chronic pulmonary disease * previous surgery on cervical region

Locations (1)

Institute of Health Sciences

Ankara, Altındağ, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

pulmonary functions

pulmonary functions were measured with spirometric tests by two experienced physical therapists.

Time frame: 8 weeks

respiratory muscle strength

respiratory muscle strength was measured using mouth pressure device by two experienced physical therapists.

Time frame: 8 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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