Manual Diaphragm Release in Cleaning Laborer

Maged Basha36 enrolled

Overview

This study intended to examine the effect of manual diaphragm release on pulmonary function, chest wall mobility, and functional ability in female occupational cleaners with respiratory hazards.

Cleaning chores have been linked to exposure to various chemical agents that have the potential to cause harmful effects on both the respiratory system and cardiovascular markers, many cleaning products and disinfectants contain ingredients that can act as airway irritants. One of the physical therapy procedures that is used to manage chest disorders is manual diaphragm release which aims to lengthen the diaphragm musculature whereas encouraging better and more proficient contraction.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Respiratory System Abnormalities

Interventions

Manual Diaphragm ReleaseOTHER

The participant was supine, with his or her limbs relaxed. With the therapist's forearms aligned toward the participant's shoulders, the therapist gradually increased the depth of contact inside the costal margin during the subsequent respiratory cycles.

control groupOTHER

Respiratory re-training was given to participants in control group in form of slow and deep diaphragmatic breathing, exhalation through the nose with pursed lips (the participants were trained to emphasis on expiratory pressure against pursed lips), Breathing control and breathing-hold exercises, and Relaxation techniques:

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 35 YearsMax age: 45 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Female occupational cleaners. * Age between 35 and 45. * Had work-related respiratory hazards. * Clinically stable. * No exacerbation in the previous 6 weeks. * Working in an occupation with respiratory hazards for at least 2 years. * Mild to moderate air way obstruction. * Willingness to participate in this study and provide a consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Other cardiopulmonary diseases. * Body mass index \> 30 kg/ m2. * Previous thoracic or abdominal surgery. * Smokers and users of tobacco in any form (chewing, snuffing or water pipe). * Systemic conditions (e.g., diabetes mellitus, hypertension). * Sever airway obstructions. * Inability to perform the required exercises. * Inability to attend the scheduled sessions.

Locations (1)

Outpatient Clinic of College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University

Al Kharj, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Serum IgE

The Organon Teknika Microwell system (Organon Teknika Corp, Boxtel, the Netherlands) and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent test kits, were utilized to assess total serum IgE (IU/mL) at 450 nm.

Time frame: at first week

Serum IgE

The Organon Teknika Microwell system (Organon Teknika Corp, Boxtel, the Netherlands) and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent test kits, were utilized to assess total serum IgE (IU/mL) at 450 nm.

Time frame: after 12 weeks

Forced vital capacity