Title: A Study to Find the Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training in Patients with Upper Thoracic Spinal Cord Injuries in Improving the Pulmonary Function
Authors: Dr V.Kiran M.P.T (Cardio Respirtory), Dr Venkatesan, Dr A.Kiran Kumar M.P.T (Neuro), Dr G Hari Babu M.P.T (Ortho), Dr T.Raviraj Kumar M.P.T (Cardio Respirtory), Dr K.Subbiah
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i6.67
Abstract
Background: Depending on these levels of lesions following spinal cord injury ventilatory dysfunction varies in severity from reduced cough effectiveness to total inability to breathe. Respiratory complications are the most prevalent source of morbidity and mortality after spinal cord injury. These complications occur as a result of reduction in both inspiratory and expiratory ability
Objectives: To improve ventilation and To improve the strength, endurance and coordination of respiratory muscles
Materials and Methods: In this study 25 patients with upper thoracic spinal cord injuries were selected and the pts treated with diaphragmatic breathing exercise , incentive spriometer, active cycle of breathing technique and inspiratory muscle training for a period of one month
Results: The statistical analysis by paired ‘t’ test concluded that there was significant changes in the patients treated with the above techniques Based on the obtained results it can be concluded that the combined effect of incentive spriometry, diaphragmatic breathing exercises, and Active Cycle of Breathing technique is more effective in improving the pulmonary functions in upper thoracic spinal cord injuries.
Conclusion: In order to find the effect of inspiratory muscle training in upper thoracic spinal cord injuries. Diaphragmatic breathing exercises, incentive spirometry, Active Cycle of Breathing technique and weight training are more effective in this study.
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