Upper Extremity Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Chest Expansion Exercises in Cerebral Palsy

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Conditions studied: Cerebral Palsy

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06658236

Run by

Riphah International University

People needed

16

Starts

2024-09-26

Expected to finish

2025-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2024-11-05

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Gross Motor Function Classification System level of I to III.
• BPAT score ≥ 4.
• Either gender will be included

You may not qualify if…

• Recent chest infection.
• Children who are hospitalized
• Scoliosis
• No orthopedic surgery in last 6 months

Where it is running

• Riphah International University — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (enrolling)

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