Effects of Thoracic Mobility Exercises in Geriatric Individuals

Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi

Status: Completed

Conditions: Geriatric

Treatments: Other: Thoracic mobility exercises Group; Other: the Conventional physiotherapy exercises Group

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06876922

05.10.2023/ 8 / 37

Details and patient eligibility

About

Aging leads to a gradual decline in muscle function and structural changes in the musculoskeletal system, which can affect balance and increase the risk of falls. This study aimed to assess the effects of thoracic mobility exercises on balance, exercise capacity, sleep quality, pain, and daily activities in 28 geriatric individuals (65+ years). Participants were divided into two groups: the Thoracic mobility exercises group performed conventional exercises with additional thoracic mobility exercises, while the Conventional physiotherapy exercises group did not.

Full description

Aging is a natural and irreversible process of the human body that involves a gradual decline in physiological, structural and functional activities. the general muscle function in the body decreases, and in this respect, in addition to structural changes in the musculoskeletal system, there are also changes in the internal function of the muscles. This change may cause an increase in the thoracic curvature in the sagittal plane and postural changes, a shift in the center of gravity forward, disrupting balance and increasing the risk of falling. the intervertebral disc spaces narrow, which causes an increase in the kyphosis angle of the spine. Although studies in the literature use thoracic mobility exercises, the investigators found that these studies specifically evaluate effects on respiratory functions. The aim of this study is to examine the effects of thoracic mobility exercises on balance, exercise capacity, sleep quality, pain and daily living activities in geriatric individuals. 28 geriatric individuals aged 65 and over who do not need care were included in this study and were divided into 2 groups as experimental and control by randomization. The Conventional physiotherapy exercises group; While the thoracic mobility exercises group was made to do conventional exercises including warm-up, stretching, strengthening, posture and breathing exercises, in addition to these exercises, thoracic mobility exercises were done. The individuals included in the study were studied for a total of 8 weeks, 1 week for pre-assessment, 1 week for post-assessment and 6 weeks for exercise training.

Enrollment: 28 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 65+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Elderly individuals over the age of 65
• Those who scored at least 24 points on the mini mental test
• Those who did not need care in their daily living activities

Exclusion criteria

• Those with uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension
• Those with severe obesity
• Those who use medications that may increase the risk of falling
• Those with serious auditory and visual problems
• Those with physical and psychological problems affecting physical mobility
• Those who have undergone surgery in the last 6 months

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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28 participants in 2 patient groups

the Thoracic mobility exercises group

Experimental group

Description:

Thoracic mobility exercises Group: Conventional physiotherapy exercises were given to individuals participating in the Thoracic mobility exercises group. Conventional physiotherapy exercises included warm-up, stretching, strengthening, posture and breathing exercises integrated between them. These exercises were performed in 30-40 minute sessions, 3 days a week and for 6 weeks. Thoracic mobility exercises were applied to individuals participating in the study group in addition to conventional physical therapy exercises.

Treatment:

Other: Thoracic mobility exercises Group

the Conventional physiotherapy exercises group

Active Comparator group

Description:

Conventional physiotherapy exercises Group: Conventional physiotherapy exercises were given to individuals participating in the Conventional physiotherapy exercises group. Conventional physiotherapy exercises included warm-up, stretching, strengthening, posture and breathing exercises integrated between them. These exercises were performed in 30-40 minute sessions, 3 days a week and for 6 weeks. Use this module to add descriptions of each arm in the study and to list the interventions being studied.

Treatment:

Other: the Conventional physiotherapy exercises Group