Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise With Biofeedback on Respiratory Function in Incomplete Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Randomized-Controlled Study.
Soroush Hasnakipour, Zahra Mosallanezhad, Tahere Rezaeian, Farhad Azadi, Mehdi Noroozi
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Abstract
Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of diaphragmatic breathing exercise with biofeedback on respiratory function in incomplete cervical spinal cord injury patients.
Design: Forty spinal cord injury patients (mean age: 32.67 ± 5.08 yrs) were randomly entered into two groups including the control group ( n = 20) and the intervention group ( n = 20). Forced expiratory volume in 1 sec, functional vital capacity, and maximum voluntary ventilation tests were performed to measure pulmonary function and Nijmegen Questionnaire was used to evaluate severity of respiratory dysfunction before, immediately after intervention, and 1 mo after the intervention.
Results: The mean of pulmonary function tests in the intervention group was increased after the intervention ( P < 0.001) and at 1-mo after intervention ( P < 0.001). In addition, the control group indicated no change in these variables. The Nijmegen Questionnaire score also decreased significantly in both groups (control group = P < 0.001, intervention group = P < 0.001). The change of Nijmegen Questionnaire score significantly differed between the groups (F = 4.67, P = 0.03); in addition, significant difference was observed after intervention ( P < 0.001) and 1-mo follow-up ( P < 0.001).
Conclusions: The application of visual biofeedback during breathing exercise can improve pulmonary function and mechanism may make the Nijmegen Questionnaire improve as a reflection of lowered dyspnea.
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American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation focuses on the practice, research and educational aspects of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Monthly issues keep physiatrists up-to-date on the optimal functional restoration of patients with disabilities, physical treatment of neuromuscular impairments, the development of new rehabilitative technologies, and the use of electrodiagnostic studies. The Journal publishes cutting-edge basic and clinical research, clinical case reports and in-depth topical reviews of interest to rehabilitation professionals.
Topics include prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions, brain injury, spinal cord injury, cardiopulmonary disease, trauma, acute and chronic pain, amputation, prosthetics and orthotics, mobility, gait, and pediatrics as well as areas related to education and administration. Other important areas of interest include cancer rehabilitation, aging, and exercise. The Journal has recently published a series of articles on the topic of outcomes research. This well-established journal is the official scholarly publication of the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP).
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