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Costovertebral Mobilization on Kyphotic Posture and Lung Function in Non-Smoker

Effects of Costovertebral Mobilization on Kyphotic Posture and Lung Function in Non Smoker

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Enrollment

44 participants

Start Date

Aug 8, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Hyperkypohsis and Impaired Lung Function

Summary

Aim of this study is to find the effects of Costoverterbral Mobilization on Thoracic kyphosis and Lung function in non-smoker. A randomized control trial that will include total 44 participants.The first group will receive Costovertebral Mobilization along with conventional therapy and 2nd group will receive conventional therapy.Data collected will be analyzed through SPSS 25

Eligibility

Min Age: 20 YearsMax Age: 40 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

  • Non smoker
  • Age: 20-40 years
  • Normal Body Mass Index 18.5 To 24.9
  • Both female and male gender
  • Decrease forced expiratory volume-one second/ forced vital capacity ratio greater than or equal to 70%
  • Increase Thoracic kyphotic posture greater than or equal to 40˚

Exclusion Criteria9

  • Any respiratory disease of the upper or lower respiratory tracts e.g. asthma, chronic bronchitis, COPD, emphysema etc. which could altered the optimal lung functioning.
  • Previous history of rib fractures, dislocations, sprains of costochondral, costosternal and interchondral joints.
  • Smokers
  • Scheuermann Disease
  • Primary and Secondary neoplastic lesions of the spine and/or ribs
  • Obvious advanced spinal deformity e.g. kyphoscoliosis
  • Infection e.g. tuberculosis
  • Primary and secondary neoplastic lesions of the soft tissue structures of the chest
  • Inflammation e.g. acute rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis

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Interventions

OTHERCostovertebral Mobilization+Conventional Therapy

Patient would receive costovertebral mobilization in side lying position for left 10th to 6th, in sitting position for right 10th to 2nd rib and in supine lying position for 1st rib. Conventional Therapy: Hot pack 10 mints, Posture corrective exercises, Breathing exercises Frequency; 4 times/week for 3 weeks

OTHERConventional Therapy

Electrotherapy: • Hot Pack 10 minutes Posture Corrective Exercises: * Thoracic Rotation 10 rep/session * Thoracic extension 10 rep/session * Scapular retraction 5 rep/session * Deep neck flexor Isometric 5 rep/session Deep Breathing Exercises: • Pursed lip breathing 10 repetition in one session

Locations(1)

Madiha Ali

Islamabad, Pakistan

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