Physical Therapy on Phrenic Nerve Function

Cairo University (CU)

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Cervical Disc Lesion; Phrenic Nerve Irritation; Pulmonary Function Test

Treatments: Device: Ultrasound (Phyaction 190 I); with a frequency of 3 MHz was used

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05817565

respiration and phrenic

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of a designed physical therapy program on respiratory function and phrenic nerve activity in cervical disc compression.

Full description

Twenty patients from the Spinal Unite represented the sample of the study. Their mean ages were 43 years and they suffering from acute cervical disc compression at the level of cervical 3, 4, 5. Methods: Evaluation was carried out before and after three months of treatment. It included measuring of pulmonary functions (VC, FVC, FEV1, PEF and MVV) by using spirometer, diaphragmatic excursion and thoracic volume via x-ray and conduction velocity and amplitude of phrenic nerve using electromyography. Treatment program included heat application, ultrasound, cervical traction and diaphragmatic breathing exercises.

Enrollment: 20 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 40 to 45 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• suffered from cervical disc compression for 6-8 months.
• patients examined and referred by physician.

Exclusion criteria

• Any cardio pulmonary disorders which may alter pulmonary function.
• They did not receive any physical therapy program prior to their participation in the study.

Trial design

20 participants in 1 patient group

intervention group

Description:

Patients underwent physical therapy program 3days/week for three months in the form of * Heat therapy by using infrared on the cervical region for relaxation of spasmed neck muscles, while the patient in sitting position. * While the patient is sitting, the ultrasound was applied on the para spinal muscles of cervical region for controlling pain. * Intermittent cervical traction (traction force equal 8% of body weight) was applied with the patient lying supine and the head in neutral position.

Treatment:

Device: Ultrasound (Phyaction 190 I); with a frequency of 3 MHz was used