scholarly journals Influence of Chest and Diaphragm Manual Therapy on the Spirometry Parameters in Patients with Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Magdalena Rutka ◽  
Andrzej Myśliwiec ◽  
Tomasz Wolny ◽  
Anna Gogola ◽  
Paweł Linek
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Manual Therapy ◽  
Vital Capacity ◽  
Forced Expiratory Volume ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
Therapy Sessions ◽  
Soft Tissue Mobilization ◽  
Positive Effect

Objective. To evaluate the influence of manual therapy of the chest and diaphragm on the spirometry parameters in patients with cerebral palsy (CP). Method. The study was carried out on 20 youths with CP. All participated in 6 sessions (3 sham and 3 actual), with measurements of spirometry at baseline, postsham therapies 1 and 3, before actual therapy, and postactual therapy sessions 1 and 3. Two manual techniques were included: soft tissue mobilization of the chest and the diaphragm. Results. After the first actual therapy, there was a significant ( p < 0.01 ) improvement in forced vital capacity (FVC) by 0.23 L (8% of the average predicted value) and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) by 0.18 L (7% of the average predicted value) as compared to results before the therapy. Change in FVC parameter was clinically significant, whereas change in FEV1 was not clinically significant. After sham therapy, there was no improvement in spirometry parameters as compared to baseline results. Conclusion. Single-time manual therapy of the chest and diaphragm has a positive effect on FVC and FEV1.

scholarly journals The Effect of Swimming Activity on Lung Function Parameters Among Smoking and Non-Smoking Youth – Research Extended

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Michalak ◽  
Agnieszka Pawlicka-Lisowska ◽  
Elżbieta Poziomska-Piątkowska
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory System ◽  
Vital Capacity ◽  
Forced Expiratory Volume ◽  
Swimming Activity ◽  
Cigarette Smokers ◽  
Cohb Level ◽  
Youth Research ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Function Testing ◽  
Positive Effect

AbstractPurpose. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of regular swimming activity on the respiratory system of smokers and non-smokers. Methods. The study included 196 students, aged 19 to 24 years, attending weekly swimming classes. All students underwent pulmonary function testing before and after participating in a swimming program for 10 months. Measurements included forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), and peak expiratory flow (PEF). Maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressure at the mouth (PImax, PEmax) and the percentage carboxyhemoglobin level in blood (%CoHb) were also measured. Results. After 10 months of regular swimming activity the values of FVC, PEF, MIP and MEP increased in the non-smoking as well as in the smoking group, while the FEV1 increased only among smokers. The percentage of CoHB level in the blood decreased in both groups. Conclusions. The study confirmed the positive effect of swimming on respiratory system function and the importance of promoting physical activity such as swimming among cigarette smokers as well as non-smokers.

Instrument-Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization for the Management of Chronic Plantar Heel Pain: A Pilot Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 109 (3) ◽  
pp. 193-200
Author(s):  
Edward R. Jones ◽  
Margaret A. Finley ◽  
Stacie J. Fruth ◽  
Thomas G. McPoil
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Heel Pain ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Graston Technique ◽  
Plantar Heel Pain ◽  
Final Treatment ◽  
And Function ◽  
Soft Tissue Mobilization

Background: The purpose of this study was to determine feasibility of further investigation of treatment with instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization (IASTM), using the Graston technique, compared with conservative care for treatment of chronic plantar heel pain (CPHP). Methods: Eleven participants with plantar heel pain lasting 6 weeks to 1 year were randomly assigned to one of two groups, with each group receiving up to eight physical therapy visits. Both groups received the same stretching, exercise, and home program, but the experimental group also received IASTM using the Graston technique. Outcome measures of pain and function were recorded at baseline, after final treatment, and 90 days later. Feasibility of a larger study was determined considering recruitment and retention rates, compliance, successful application of the protocol and estimates of the treatment effect. Results: Both groups demonstrated improvements in current pain (pain at time of survey), pain with the first step in the morning, and function after final treatment and at 90-day follow up. Medium-to-large effect sizes between groups were noted, and sample size estimates demonstrated a need for at least 42 participants to realize a group difference. A larger-scale study was determined to be feasible with modifications including a larger sample size and higher recruitment rate. Conclusions: This pilot study demonstrates that inclusion of IASTM using the Graston technique for CPHP lasting longer than 6 weeks is a feasible intervention warranting further study. Clinically important changes in the IASTM group and moderate-to-large between-group effect sizes suggest that further research is warranted to determine whether these trends are meaningful.

scholarly journals Physical therapy treatments incorporating equine movement: a pilot study exploring interactions between children with cerebral palsy and the horse

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Priscilla Lightsey ◽  
Yonghee Lee ◽  
Nancy Krenek ◽  
Pilwon Hur
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Human Gait ◽  
Measurement Unit ◽  
Link Type ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Vertical Accelerations ◽  
Therapy Sessions

Abstract Background Physical therapy treatments incorporating equine movement are recognized as an effective tool to treat functional mobility and balance in children with cerebral palsy (CP). To date, only a few studies examined kinematic outputs of the horses and children when mounted. In this pilot study, to better understand the effectiveness of this type of treatment, we examined the interaction between the horses and children with CP during physical therapy sessions where equine movement was utilized. Methods Four children with CP participated in eight physical therapy sessions incorporating hippotherapy as a treatment intervention. Functional mobility was assessed using the Timed Up Go or the 10 m Walk Test. Inertial measurement unit sensors, attached to children and horses, recorded movements and tracked acceleration, angular velocity, and body orientation. Correlation between vertical accelerations of children and horses were analyzed. In addition, peak frequencies of vertical accelerations of children and horses were compared. Results Functional tests modestly improved over time. The children’s movements, (quantified in frequency and temporal domains) increasingly synchronized to the vertical movement of the horse’s walk, demonstrated by reduced frequency errors and increased correlation. Conclusions The findings suggest that as the sessions progressed, the participants appeared to become more familiar with the horse’s movement. Since the horse’s gait at a walk mimics the human gait this type of treatment may provide individuals with CP, who have abnormal gait patterns, an opportunity for their neuromuscular system to experience a typical gait pattern. The horse’s movement at the walk are consistent, cyclical, rhythmical, reciprocal and multi-dimensional, all of which can facilitate motor learning. The increased synchronization between horse and the mounted participant suggests that physical therapy utilizing equine movement is a viable treatment tool to enhance functional mobility. This study may provide a useful baseline for future work. Trial registrationTexas A&M University Institutional Review Board. IRB2018-0064. Registered 8 March 2018. Link: https://rcb.tamu.edu/humans/irb and https://github.com/pilwonhur/HPOT

scholarly journals Physical Therapy Treatments Incorporating Equine Movement: A Pilot Study Exploring Kinetic Interactions between Children with Cerebral Palsy and the Horse

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priscilla Lightsey ◽  
Yonghee Lee ◽  
Nancy Krenek ◽  
Pilwon Hur
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Human Gait ◽  
Measurement Unit ◽  
Abnormal Gait ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Vertical Accelerations ◽  
Therapy Sessions

Abstract BackgroundPhysical therapy treatments incorporating equine movement is recognized as an effective tool to treat functional mobility and balance in children with cerebral palsy (CP). To date, only a few studies examined kinematic outputs of the horses and children when mounted. In this pilot study, we examined the interaction between the horses and children with CP during physical therapy sessions where equine movement was utilized to better understand the effectiveness of this type of treatment.MethodsFour children with CP participated in eight physical therapy sessions incorporating hippotherapy as a treatment intervention. Functional mobility was assessed using the Timed Up Go or 10m Walk Test. Inertial measurement unit sensors, attached to children and horses, recorded movements and tracked acceleration, angular velocity, and body orientation. Correlation between vertical accelerations of children and horses were analyzed. In addition, peak frequencies of vertical accelerations of children and horses were compared.ResultsFunctional tests modestly improved over time. The children’s movements, (quantified in frequency and temporal domains) increasingly synchronized to the vertical movement of the horse’s walk, demonstrated by reduced frequency errors and increased correlation.ConclusionsThe findings suggest that as the sessions progressed, the participants appeared to become more familiar with the horse’s movement. Since the horse’s gait at a walk mimics the human gait this type of treatment may provide individuals with CP, who have abnormal gait patterns, an opportunity for the neuromuscular system to experience a typical gait pattern. The horse’s movement at the walk are consistent, cyclical, rhythmical, reciprocal and multi-dimensional which can facilitate motor learning. Thus, the increased synchronization between horse and the mounted participant suggests that physical therapy utilizing equine movement is a viable treatment tool to enhance functional mobility. This study may provide a useful baseline for future work.Trial registrationTexas A&M University Institutional Review Board. IRB2018-0064. Registered 8 March 2018. Link: https://rcb.tamu.edu/humans/irb and https://github.com/pilwonhur/HPOT

No effect of artificial gravity on lung function with exercise training during head-down bed rest

2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Longxiang Su ◽  
Yinghua Guo ◽  
Yajuan Wang ◽  
Delong Wang ◽  
Changting Liu
Keyword(s):  
Lung Function ◽  
Pulse Rate ◽  
Vital Capacity ◽  
Pulmonary Ventilation ◽  
Bed Rest ◽  
Forced Expiratory Volume ◽  
Observation Time ◽  
Artificial Gravity ◽  
Postural Changes ◽  
Expiratory Flow

AbstractTo explore the effectiveness of microgravity simulated by head-down bed rest (HDBR) and artificial gravity (AG) with exercise on lung function. Twenty-four volunteers were randomly divided into control and exercise countermeasure (CM) groups for 96 h of 6° HDBR. Comparisons of pulse rate, pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2) and lung function were made between these two groups at 0, 24, 48, 72, 96 h. Compared with the sitting position, inspiratory capacity and respiratory reserve volume were significantly higher than before HDBR (0° position) (P&lt; 0.05). Vital capacity, expiratory reserve volume, forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in 1 s, forced inspiratory vital capacity, forced inspiratory volume in 1 s, forced expiratory flow at 25, 50 and 75%, maximal mid-expiratory flow and peak expiratory flow were all significantly lower than those before HDBR (P&lt; 0.05). Neither control nor CM groups showed significant differences in the pulse rate, SpO2, pulmonary volume and pulmonary ventilation function over the HDBR observation time. Postural changes can lead to variation in lung volume and ventilation function, but a HDBR model induced no changes in pulmonary function and therefore should not be used to study AG CMs.

Low doses of pamidronate to treat osteopenia in children with severe cerebral palsy: a pilot study

2006 ◽  
Vol 48 (09) ◽  
pp. 709 ◽  
Author(s):  
Horacio Plotkin ◽  
Susan Coughlin ◽  
Rose Kreikemeier ◽  
Kathryn Heldt ◽  
Matias Bruzoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Low Doses
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