"Effects of Balloon-blowing Exercises With Abdominal & Lumbar Core Muscle Activation Position Among Smokers"

Last updated: November 1, 2024
Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Diaphragmatic breathing exercise

Balloon-blowing exercises with abdominal & lumbar core muscle activation position.

Clinical Study ID

NCT06671288
FUI/CTR/2024/27
  • Ages 25-59
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The principle function of the lungs is the facilitation of the gaseous exchange, commonly referred as respiratory or breathing. Cigarette smoking has detrimental effects on nearly every organ in the body, leading to a higher incidence of diseases and contributing to a gradual deterioration of the smoker's health.Cigarette smoking has detrimental effects on nearly every organ in the body, leading to a higher incidence of diseases and contributing to a gradual deterioration of the smoker's health.

Cigarette smoking is linked to mild airway obstruction and a deceleration in the growth of lung function.Performing balloon-blowing exercises with abdominal and lumbar core muscles activation position leads to an improvement on pulmonary function and quality of life in smokers.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults: aged (25-59 years)

  • Gender: Both males and females

  • Grade1- Grade 4 on Modified MRC dyspnea scale

  • COPD classes (mild, moderate ) according to GOLD COPD Guidelines

  • Participating voluntarily and follow the instructions & performing

  • The number of packs of cigarettes smoked per day by the number of years the personhas smoked.

  1. pack yr = 20 cig/day x 1 yrs

  2. pack yr = 20 cig/day x 2 yrs

Exclusion

Exclusion criteria:

  • Severe cases of obstruction like Severe asthma & status asthmaticus, Severe COPD,bullous emphysema for pneumothorax.

  • Any congenital deformities of chest wall, Demonstrated neuromuscular or neurologicaldeficit/disease of chest wall

  • Other serious Cardiopulmonary diseases including pulmonary embolism, pulmonary ----Hypertension, Active TB, pneumonias or other acute illnesses

  • Any recent cardiothoracic or abdominal surgery, trauma or injury

  • Pregnancy

  • Any psychiatric illnesses

Study Design

Total Participants: 21
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Diaphragmatic breathing exercise
Phase:
Study Start date:
August 15, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
February 01, 2025

Study Description

Cigarette smoking has detrimental effects on nearly every organ in the body, leading to a higher incidence of diseases and contributing to a gradual deterioration of the smoker's health, including a progressive impairment of lung function. Cigarette smoking is linked to mild airway obstruction and a deceleration in the growth of lung function.

Smokers may experience inflammation and narrowing of their airways, resulting in increased resistance to the outward flow of air during exhalation. This restriction in airflow can negatively impact respiratory parameters, exercise tolerance, and overall quality of life.

Performing balloon-blowing exercises with abdominal and lumbar core muscles activation position leads to an improvement on pulmonary function and quality of life in smokers.

Connect with a study center

  • Foundation University College of Physical Therapy

    Rawalpindi, Punjab 46000
    Pakistan

    Active - Recruiting

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