Comparative Effects of Upper Extremity Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Chest Expansion Exercises on Thoracic Mobility in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Thoracic mobility is the mobility of the thoracic spine, and the rib cage is often measured by the degree of thorax expansion during breathing. Thoracic mobility is affected by many reasons, such as breathing mechanics, muscle stiffness, a sedentary lifestyle, and poor posture. The risk of respiratory illness should be assessed in all individuals with Cerebral palsy. Poor mobility of the thoracic will lead to limited breathing capacity and difficulty in daily life activities. Increasing thoracic mobility enhances dynamic alignment and functional movement. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) of upper extremity and chest expansion exercise can improve thoracic mobility. In this method, a physiotherapeutic approach is used in muscle strengthening, lengthening, and endurance training. The study aims to analyze the effect of an upper limb training program based on PNF techniques and chest expansion exercises on the thoracic mobility of a cerebral palsy patient.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Gross Motor Function Classification System level of I to III.

• BPAT score ≥ 4.

• Either gender will be included

Locations
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Pakistan
Riphah International University
RECRUITING
Lahore
Contact Information
Primary
Imran Amjad, PhD
Imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
+9233224390125
Backup
Muhammad Asif Javed, MS
a.javed@riphah.edu.pk
+923224209422
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-09-26
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-01-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 16
Treatments
Experimental: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Group
Group A will perform PNF exercises using a yellow Thera-Band with a flexion-abduction-external rotation pattern, followed by extension-adduction-internal rotation, all with the elbow extended. The protocol includes three sets of 10 reps, with 60-second rest intervals conducted thrice a week for 12 weeks.
Experimental: Chest Expansion Exercise Group
Group B was instructed to 1) breathe normally at rest; 2) perform upper extremity flexion, abduction, and external rotation with inhalation, followed by extension, adduction, and internal rotation with exhalation using a yellow Thera-Band. Subjects completed three sets of 10 repetitions with a 1-minute rest between sets thrice a week for 12 weeks.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Riphah International University

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