NCT05802355

Manual Diaphragm Release in Cleaning Laborer

Manual Diaphragmatic Release: Is It Helpful for Cleaning-laborers With Work-related Respiratory Hazards in Overcoming the Upsetting Respiratory Symptoms, Boosting Immune Response, and Enhancing Functional Ability?

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 36 (actual)
• Sponsor: Maged Basha · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 35 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study intended to examine the effect of manual diaphragm release on pulmonary function, chest wall mobility, and functional ability in female occupational cleaners with respiratory hazards.

Detailed description

Cleaning chores have been linked to exposure to various chemical agents that have the potential to cause harmful effects on both the respiratory system and cardiovascular markers, many cleaning products and disinfectants contain ingredients that can act as airway irritants. One of the physical therapy procedures that is used to manage chest disorders is manual diaphragm release which aims to lengthen the diaphragm musculature whereas encouraging better and more proficient contraction.

Conditions

• Respiratory System Abnormalities

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Manual Diaphragm Release	The participant was supine, with his or her limbs relaxed. With the therapist's forearms aligned toward the participant's shoulders, the therapist gradually increased the depth of contact inside the costal margin during the subsequent respiratory cycles.
OTHER	control group	Respiratory re-training was given to participants in control group in form of slow and deep diaphragmatic breathing, exhalation through the nose with pursed lips (the participants were trained to emphasis on expiratory pressure against pursed lips), Breathing control and breathing-hold exercises, and Relaxation techniques:

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-03-10
• Primary completion: 2022-12-22
• Completion: 2023-02-03
• First posted: 2023-04-06
• Last updated: 2023-04-06

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Saudi Arabia