Effects of Costovertebral Joint Mobilization on Respiratory Function in Asthmatic Patients

Riphah International University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Asthmatic

Treatments: Other: Conventional treatment; Other: Costovertebral mobilizations + Conventional PT

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06133985

REC -01680 Bushra Ali Syed

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to determine the effectiveness of costovertebral joint mobilization on lung function in asthmatics. By targeting the thoracic region, costovertebral mobilization can play a valuable role in enhancing respiratory function and improving the overall well-being of individuals with respiratory conditions.

Full description

Costovertebral joint mobilization can help to improve this by increasing the mobility of the ribs and thoracic spine, which can help to expand the chest and improve lung function. Additionally, costovertebral joint mobilization can help to reduce muscle tension in the chest and upper back, which can also contribute to improved respiratory function. This is because tense or tight muscles can restrict the movement of the rib cage, limiting the ability of the lungs to expand and contract. Mobilization are performed in three positions, sitting, supine lying and side lying with arm abducted of the side to be mobilized. The improvement by regular physical training of breathing technique and chest wall mechanics may be explained by mobilization of the costovertebral articulations.

Enrollment: 28 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 20 to 40 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Force Expiratory Volume 1/Force Vital Capacity ratio less than 0.7
• Mild asthma (Force Expiratory Volume 1 over 70% predicted)
• Chest tightness (inspiratory muscle tightness)
• Altered Dyspnea index.

Exclusion criteria

• presence of any underlying lung condition other than asthma.
• significant cardiovascular or musculoskeletal disease that may compromise the participant's capacity to participate in physical activity;
• active cancer.
• uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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28 participants in 2 patient groups

Costovertebral mobilizations + Conventional Physiotherapy

Experimental group

Description:

Costovertebral mobilizations along conventional treatment patient would receive costovertebral mobilization in side lying position for 10th to 6th ribs, in sitting position for 10th to 2nd rib and in supine position for 1 rib. Frequency: 5 times/week for 3 weeks. Intensity: moderate intensity (pain free) Time: 20 mins Type: costovertebral joint mobilization to improve respiratory function and chest tightness. Conventional treatment diaphragmatic breathing exercises and pursed-lip expiration exercises. Patient will receive diaphragmatic breathing and pursed lip breathing exercise in sitting position Frequency: 5 times/week for 3 weeks Intensity: moderate intensity (pain free) Time: 30 mins Type: breathing exercises to improve respiratory function and chest tightness.

Treatment:

Other: Costovertebral mobilizations + Conventional PT

Conventional Physiotherapy

Other group

Description:

diaphragmatic breathing exercises and pursed-lip expiration exercises Patient will receive diaphragmatic breathing and pursed lip breathing exercise in sitting position Frequency: 5 times/week for 3 weeks Intensity: moderate intensity (pain free) Time: 20 mins Type: breathing exercises to improve respiratory function and chest tightness.

Treatment:

Other: Conventional treatment