Effect Of Breather On Pulmonary And Physical Function In Post Stroke Survivors
Stroke
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Stroke
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Sixty patients were selected from both sexes.Their age were from 50 to 65 years old All patients were medically stable. All patients had the ability to understand and follow simple verbal instructions. All patients were in subacute stage from about 3 to 6 months post lesion. Exclusion Criteria: Patients with severe acute illness. Chronic unstable pulmonary and/or cardiac disease. Impaired level of consciousness and evidence of gross cognitive problems. Patients undergoes chemotherapy. Active hemoptysis, untreated pneumothorax, recent esophageal surgery. Recent oral, facial or skull trauma / surgery, acute sinusitis, epistaxis. Smokers. Any oral dysfunction that interfere with using the breather. Un controlled BP systole more than180 or diastole more than 90.
Sites / Locations
- Cairo University
- Faculty of Phsical Therapy
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Other
BREATHER GROUP
CONTROL
1)respiratory muscle training for inspiratory and expiratory muscles by the breather device 2)physiotherapy prgramme for stroke rehabilitation which include: Passive stretching exercise, strengthening exercise. Postural control and balance exercise from different positions as quadruped, kneeling, sitting and standing. Gait training.
physiotherapy prgramme for stroke rehabilitation which include: Passive stretching exercise, strengthening exercise. Postural control and balance exercise from different positions as quadruped, kneeling, sitting and standing. Gait training.