Neurological problems both lead to many respiratory problems primarily and events secondary to neurological diseases or symptoms can be the cause of respiratory failure. The addition of respiratory failure will adversely affect the course of the neurological picture, making treatment more difficult. The cardiopulmonary functions of hemiplegia patients decrease due to the decrease in the expansion of the thoracic part on the hemiplegic side and insufficient respiratory muscles. In addition, common symptoms in stroke patients, including limited use of ankylosis and muscle movements, cause oxygen deficiency and increased metabolic demands. After stroke, thoracic expansion is reduced upon paralysis of the diaphragm and respiratory muscles. Continuation of this condition can lead to muscle fibrosis. As a result, the level of thoracic expansion decreases during breathing. A decrease in thoracic spine mobility correlates with a decrease in forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1). The increase in the rigidity of the chest wall affects the ventilator pumping mechanism, reducing the level of rigidity (increasing the mobility of the chest wall) is recommended as a way to improve lung function.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
47
The manual therapy protocol will consist of 45-60 minutes and the following techniques; * suboccipital decompression * cervical mobilization (in the posterior-anterior direction) * sternocleidomastoid release * scalene release * trapezoidal release * scalene release * pectoralis tractus * sternoclavicular joint mobilization * sternum mobilization * parasternal circumference intercostal and paravertebral release * diaphragm release * rib reasing * scapulothoracic joint mobilization * thoracic vertebra mobilization Myofascial release techniques will be applied for 3-5 minutes each. Mobilization techniques were applied in each joint for 30 seconds and 5 times.
Istanbul Okan University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Chest circumference measurement
Chest circumference measurement will be measured from the axillary (3rd costa), epigastric (xiphoid) and subcostal (mid xiphoid-umbilicus) areas, and measuring will be done by tape measure in inspiration and expiration.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Forced expiratory volume
Forced expiratory volume will be performed in a sitting position using a portable spirometer (Spirobank; Medical International Research, Rome, Italy) according to the American Thoracic Society rules. Participants will rest before the test to prevent fatigue. While the patient is sitting in a comfortable position on the chair, his nose will be closed with a clip and the mouthpiece will be placed and the measurement will be made. The patient will be asked to perform deep and long-term expiration after deep and severe inspiration after performing calm breathing three times. The measurement will be repeated three times.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Forced vital capacity
Forced vital capacity will be performed in a sitting position using a portable spirometer (Spirobank; Medical International Research, Rome, Italy) according to the American Thoracic Society rules. Participants will rest before the test to prevent fatigue. While the patient is sitting in a comfortable position on the chair, his nose will be closed with a clip and the mouthpiece will be placed and the measurement will be made. The patient will be asked to perform deep and long-term expiration after deep and severe inspiration after performing calm breathing three times. The measurement will be repeated three times.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Forced expiratory volume / Forced vital capacity
Forced expiratory volume / Forced vital capacity test will be performed in a sitting position using a portable spirometer (Spirobank; Medical International Research, Rome, Italy) according to the American Thoracic Society rules. Participants will rest before the test to prevent fatigue. While the patient is sitting in a comfortable position on the chair, his nose will be closed with a clip and the mouthpiece will be placed and the measurement will be made. The patient will be asked to perform deep and long-term expiration after deep and severe inspiration after performing calm breathing three times. The measurement will be repeated three times.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Peak Expiratory Flow
Peak Expiratory Flow test will be performed in a sitting position using a portable spirometer (Spirobank; Medical International Research, Rome, Italy) according to the American Thoracic Society rules. Participants will rest before the test to prevent fatigue. While the patient is sitting in a comfortable position on the chair, his nose will be closed with a clip and the mouthpiece will be placed and the measurement will be made. The patient will be asked to perform deep and long-term expiration after deep and severe inspiration after performing calm breathing three times. The measurement will be repeated three times.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Maximal Expiratory Pressure
Maximal expiratory pressure will be assessed using an electronic pressure transducer (MicroRPM; Micro Medical Ltd., Kent, UK). It will be measured according to maximal expiratory pressure Black and Hyatt. In Maximal Expiratory Pressure measurement from the patient; After doing maximal inspiration in a comfortable sitting position, his nose will be closed with a clip and he will be asked to make maximum expiration from the mouthpiece. The measurements will be repeated three times and the highest values will be recorded.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Maximal Inspiratory Pressure
Maximal inspiratory pressure will be assessed using an electronic pressure transducer (MicroRPM; Micro Medical Ltd., Kent, UK). It will be measured according to Maximal Inspiratory Pressure Black and Hyatt. From the patient in Maximal Inspiratory Pressure measurement; the patient is in a comfortable sitting position, after making maximum expiration, his nose will be closed with the help of a clip and he will be asked to make maximum inspiration from the mouthpiece.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Respiratory Muscle Endurance
Respiratory muscle endurance measurement will be performed with the Power Breath (HaB International Ltd. Southam, UK) portable device. Power Breath resistance will be adjusted by taking 60% of the maximal inspiratory pressure. The test time will be calculated and recorded in seconds. Power Breath resistance is adjusted in a comfortable sitting position, the clip will be recorded while the clip is attached to the nose and the mouthpiece of the device is inhaled.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Oxygen Saturation
Pulse oximetry device will measure oxygen saturation. Values before and after treatment will be measured and recorded.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Heart Rate
Pulse oximetry device will measure heart rate. Values before and after treatment will be measured and recorded.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Respiratory Frequency
Pulse oximetry device will measure respiratory frequency. Values before and after treatment will be measured and recorded.
Time frame: 4 weeks
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