NCT06133985

Effects of Costovertebral Joint Mobilization on Respiratory Function in Asthmatic Patients

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 28 (actual)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Years – 40 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

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.

Detailed 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.

Conditions

• Asthmatic

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Costovertebral mobilizations + Conventional PT	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: 10 mins Type: costovertebral joint mobilization to improve respiratory function and chest tightness. Conventional treatment diaphragmatic breathing exercises 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.
OTHER	Conventional treatment	diaphragmatic breathing exercises 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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-10-01
• Primary completion: 2024-02-01
• Completion: 2024-02-01
• First posted: 2023-11-18
• Last updated: 2024-03-05

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan