Physical Therapy on Phrenic Nerve Function

Pulmonary Function Test Clinical Trial

Official title: Outcomes of Physical Therapy Program on Respiratory and Phrenic Nerve Functions in Cervical Disc Compression

Status Recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of a designed physical therapy program on respiratory function and phrenic nerve activity in cervical disc compression.

Clinical Trial Description

Twenty patients from the Spinal Unite represented the sample of the study. Their mean ages were 43 years and they suffering from acute cervical disc compression at the level of cervical 3, 4, 5. Methods: Evaluation was carried out before and after three months of treatment. It included measuring of pulmonary functions (VC, FVC, FEV1, PEF and MVV) by using spirometer, diaphragmatic excursion and thoracic volume via x-ray and conduction velocity and amplitude of phrenic nerve using electromyography. Treatment program included heat application, ultrasound, cervical traction and diaphragmatic breathing exercises. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Pulmonary Function Test

• NCT number: NCT05817565
• Study type: Observational
• Source: Cairo University
• Contact: KHALED T AHMED, Asso Prof
• Phone: 01115586016
• Email: khaled.takey@must.edu.eg
• Status: Recruiting
• Start date: February 1, 2023
• Completion date: May 30, 2023