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Diaphragmatic Myofascial Release Techinque on Chest Expansion and Heart Rate in Patients Having Thoracic Kyphosis

NCT06656143 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 44

Last updated 2025-09-03

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Summary

The air of this RCT is to evaluate the effects Diaphragmatic Myofascial Release technique on chest expansion and heart rate in patients with thoracic kyphosis

Conditions

  • Thoracic Kyphosis

Interventions

OTHER

Traditional Physical therapy

The exercise program included the strengthening of the deep cervical flexor and shoulder retractor muscles and also stretching of the pectoralis and cervical extensor muscles. (3 sets of 12 repetitions) Strengthening Deep Cervical Flexors Lying chin tuck Lying chin tuck with head lift. Strengthening Shoulder Retractors Standing shoulder pull back with elastic Shoulder pull back with weight Stretch Cervical Extensors Chin drop Stretch Pectoralis Muscle Bilateral Pectoral stretch

OTHER

Diaphragmatic Myofascial Release

To release the diaphragm, the patient was positioned in the supine position. The therapist stood at the head of the patient. The therapist made manual contact bilaterally under the costal cartilages of the lower ribs (7th to 10th) with hypothenar regions of the hands and last three fingers. During the patient's inspiration, the therapist was gently pulling the points of hands contacts toward the head and slightly laterally, while elevating the ribs simultaneously. During exhalation, the therapist deepened hand contacts towards the inner costal margins Exercise Program (3 sets of 12 reps) Strengthening deep cervical flexors Strengthening shoulder retractors Stretching Cervical Extensors Stretching Pectoralis Muscle

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Shamaila Yaqub, MS OMPT · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-10-16
Primary Completion
2024-12-15
Completion
2024-12-15

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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