NCT07442942

Effect of Exercise of Shoulder - Pelvic Coupling Pattern on Breathing Using Proprioceptive Technique

Effect of Exercise of Shoulder - Pelvic Coupling Pattern on Breathing and Quality of Life of the Elderly Using Proprioceptive Technique

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (actual)
• Sponsor: Boung-hyoun Moon · Other Government
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation scapula-pelvis coupling pattern exercise on Respiratory capacity and quality of life in elderly people aged 65 years or older and to use it in clinical intervention. The hypotheses of the study were set as follows: First, PNF scapula-pelvic coupling pattern and Chest cage expansion exercise would have an effect on respiratory capacity for the elderly. Second, the PNF scapula-pelvic coupling pattern and Chest cage expansion exercise would have an effect on Chest cage expansion test. Third, PNF scapula-pelvic coupling pattern and Chest cage expansion exercise would have an effect on quality of life.

Detailed description

This study investigated the effects of PNF scapula-pelvis coupling pattern exercise on respiratory capacity and quality of life in adults aged 65 years or older and compared its effects with those of chest cage expansion exercise. Forty elderly participants from N Hospital were assigned to either the PNF exercise group or the chest cage expansion exercise group. Assessments were conducted before the intervention, during the intervention period, and after completion of the program.

Conditions

• Older Adults (60 - 85 Years Old)

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	PNF combination of scapular and pelvic pattern intervention	The PNF combination of scapular and pelvic pattern intervention was conducted for 30 minutes per session, three times per week, for four weeks. The PNF combination of scapular and pelvic pattern was applied by combining scapular posterior depression with pelvic anterior elevation, and scapular anterior elevation with pelvic posterior depression. During scapular anterior elevation combined with pelvic posterior depression, the therapist placed their hands on the shoulder joint and acromion, and on the ischial tuberosity to provide resistance. During scapular posterior depression combined with pelvic anterior elevation, resistance was applied by placing the hands on the inferior angle of the scapula and the anterior superior iliac spine. Among the PNF techniques, rhythmic initiation was first used to facilitate movement education and enhance kinesthetic awareness. Afterward, dynamic reversals were applied to promote muscle strengthening in the participants.
BEHAVIORAL	Chest cages expansion exercises intervention	The chest expansion exercise was performed in a seated upright position. The participant interlocked their fingers behind the head and, during exhalation, brought both elbows together while flexing the trunk muscles. During inhalation, the participant moved the elbows outward while extending the trunk to expand the chest wall. The trunk rotation exercise was performed from the same starting position as the chest expansion exercise. During exhalation, the participant rotated and flexed the trunk, lowering the elbow toward the opposite knee. During inhalation, the participant returned to the starting position. This exercise was performed alternately on both sides.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-04-15
• Primary completion: 2023-09-26
• Completion: 2023-09-26
• First posted: 2026-03-02
• Last updated: 2026-03-02

Locations

1 site across 1 country: South Korea