The Effects of Thoracic Joint Mobilization on Pulmonary Functions of Patients With Stroke
Stroke
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Stroke focused on measuring Pulmonary Functions, Stroke
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- A sample of 26 patients with stroke without any history of recent pulmonary involvement
- Diagnosed with stroke by computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), with disease duration of at least six months after the onset of stoke.
- Score 24 points or higher on MMSE to ensure that they able to understand and follows the researcher's order.
Exclusion Criteria:
- The subjects having any recent surgery,
- unstable blood pressure and
- having acute infections were excluded from the study.
Sites / Locations
- Shehla Gul
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Other
PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST (PFT) GROUP
Control Group
Thoracic joint Mobilization was applied on Experimental group. Thoracic Flexion: Patient sits on the treatment table with arms across the chest and hands on opposite shoulders. Stand facing the patient's left side. Thoracic Extension: Performed by asking sits on a treatment chair with arms folded across the chest and hands on opposite shoulders. Thoracic Segment Rotation: Performed by asking the patient to lie on left side. Place a pillow under patient's waist to assist left side bending. Position the patient's arms are folded across the chest with hands on opposite shoulders to stabilize the shoulder girdle and minimize movement there.
received conventional Chest physiotherapy Techniques for 30 minutes (including deep breathing, diaphragmatic breathing exercises, Self-stretching exercises for accessory respiratory muscles, Respiratory Resistance training by incentive spirometer) followed by 10 min rest.