Chest Physiotherapy

Zach, M; Oberwaldner, Béatrice

doi:10.1016/b978-032304048-8.50022-0

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“…However, no changes in the MEP were observed in this study. Normally, forced expiration would be important for coughing and secretion clearance, which would be created by the maximum contraction of the abdominal muscles [52]. Nevertheless, the exercise for reducing the FSP in this study might be unrelated to abdominal muscle recruitment.…”

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confidence: 87%

Pilot study on the improvement effects of scapulothoracic exercises on the respiratory functions in sedentary young female adult with forward shoulder posture: a randomized control trial

Thongchote¹,

Threetepchanchai²,

Chuwijit³

et al. 2023

areh

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Introduction:Upper body muscular imbalance is a potential risk of various shoulder problems and respiratory functions. The combined pectoralis minor muscles and scapular stabilizer muscles could alleviate muscular imbalances in forward shoulder posture (FSP). However, there remains an unclear conclusion regarding the efficacy of these exercises on respiratory function, including chest mobility, lung capacity, and respiratory muscle strength in FSP. Material and methods:In this randomized clinical trial, 28 female participants with FSP, aged 18-23 years, were divided into the control and exercise groups. The exercise programs were conducted 5 days/week for 8 weeks. The distance from the acromion process to the wall was measured as FSP. Pectoralis minor length (PL) were measured from coracoid process to the fourth costosternal joint, thoracic kyphosis (TK) was measured along the thoracic spines, chest expansion was measured from the amplitude of thoracic wall circumference during full expiration and inspiration, maximal respiratory muscle strength generated during respiration (MIP), and maximum respiratory muscle strength during expiration (MEP) were assessed at the pre-and post-exercise intervention. Results: After the 8 weeks training program, an improvement in FSP was observed as decreased mean difference (p < 0.05) and TK (p < 0.003). The PL (p < 0.05) and lower part of chest expansion (p < 0.010) were restored when compared to those in the control group. The strength generated in respiration also improved in the exercise group (MIP, p < 0.013). Conclusions: The 8-week pectoral muscle stretching and scapular stabilizer strengthening could reduce the FSP, improving chest mobility and respiratory muscle strength.

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confidence: 87%

Pilot study on the improvement effects of scapulothoracic exercises on the respiratory functions in sedentary young female adult with forward shoulder posture: a randomized control trial

Thongchote¹,

Threetepchanchai²,

Chuwijit³

et al. 2023

areh

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“…Physiotherapy is sought when there is excess secretion, poor gas exchange, and increased work of breathing or radiologic evidence of atelectasis (Vaishali et al, 2012). Different techniques of cardiopulmonary physiotherapy including humidification, positioning, postural drainage, percussion, vibration and endotracheal suctioning (Zach and Oberwaldner, 1999) are being employed. The role of physiotherapist in the NICU has been associated with the care of neonate lung.…”

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confidence: 99%

Chest Physiotherapy Techniques Used in Neonatal & Paediatric Intensive Care Units in Punjab

Kumar¹,

Shergill²,

Jairaman³

2014

Journal of Exercise Science and Physiotherapy

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The purpose of this study was to observe the common chest physiotherapy techniques (CPT) used by physiotherapists in Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care Units (NICU &PICU) in the hospitals located in Punjab. The design of the study was exploratory cross sectional survey. Data was collected with the help of standardised questionnaire, which was sent to one hundred thirty therapists who worked in thirty eight different hospitals in Punjab and these hospitals have claimed physiotherapy facilities in their NICU and PICU premises. A period of two weeks was given to the therapists for the completion of questionnaire. If the therapists were not able to send the filled questionnaire within two weeks, then a reminder call was given to them for the next two consecutive weeks. It was found that only eighty-four (i.e. 64.61%) completed questionnaires was received from the twenty five hospitals. It was concluded that percussion, vibration, suctioning, positioning, breathing exercises of CPT techniques were commonly practised in both PICU and NICU.

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“…The role of physiotherapist in the neonatal intensive care unit and pediatric intensive care units are positioning, postural drainage, percussion, vibration, suctioning, breathing exercises, forced expiratory techniques, application of aerosols, nebulisation and bronchodilators (Robyn and Robyn, 2003).The basic therapeutic principles in paediatric chest physiotherapy techniques (CPT) are identical to those applied in adults. However, the child's growth and development results in continuing changes in respiratory structure and function and the requirement for different applications of CPT in each age group (Zach and Oberwaldner, 1999). The objectives of CPT are to prevent or reduce the mechanical consequences of obstructing secretions, such as hyperinflation, atelectasis, maldistribution of ventilation, ventilation/perfusion mismatch and increased work of breathing.…”

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A Survey of Professionally Qualified Physiotherapist Working in Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care Units in Punjab

Kumar¹,

Shergill²,

Jairaman³

2013

Journal of Exercise Science and Physiotherapy

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Chest Physiotherapy

Cited by 8 publications

References 77 publications

Pilot study on the improvement effects of scapulothoracic exercises on the respiratory functions in sedentary young female adult with forward shoulder posture: a randomized control trial

Pilot study on the improvement effects of scapulothoracic exercises on the respiratory functions in sedentary young female adult with forward shoulder posture: a randomized control trial

Chest Physiotherapy Techniques Used in Neonatal & Paediatric Intensive Care Units in Punjab

A Survey of Professionally Qualified Physiotherapist Working in Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care Units in Punjab

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