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Effects of Post-Isometric Relaxation Technique on Chest Expansion and Pulmonary Function Tests in Smokers
Led by Foundation University Islamabad · Updated on 2024-06-06
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to study the immediate effects of the Post-Isometric Relaxation (PIR) technique on chest expansion and lung function in cigarette smokers. Smoking is a major global health issue linked to serious diseases and reduced lung capacity. The study will focus on smokers aged 18 to 60 years with at least 2 pack years of smoking history, investigating how PIR affects their respiratory muscles and pulmonary performance. Participants will receive the PIR technique applied to specific accessory breathing muscles, including the scalene and sternocleidomastoid muscles. During treatment, participants will perform controlled muscle contractions at 20 to 30% of their strength, holding for 5 to 7 seconds followed by stretching for 20 to 30 seconds, with short rest periods and multiple repetitions. The study will measure changes immediately after treatment. Participants will be assessed before and after the PIR intervention using tools like a spirometer to measure lung function and a measuring tape for chest expansion. The main outcomes include changes in forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in one second, peak expiratory flow, and their ratios. The study is conducted over one year and includes both men and women smokers, with monitoring to ensure safety and effectiveness of the procedure.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effects of Post-isometric Relaxation Technique on Chest Expansion and Pulmonary Function Tests in Smokers
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Individuals between the ages of 18-60
- Tobacco cigarette smokers
- Cigarette smokers with at least 2 pack years of smoking history
- Both males and females
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients undergoing any surgery
- People with cystic fibrosis, asthma, exercise-induced asthma, unstable angina, bronchitis, bronchiectasis, chest deformities, congenital cardiopulmonary disorders, disc herniation, current rib or vertebral fracture
- History of trauma, fracture, or surgery of the cervical and thoracic spine within the last 12 months
- Symptomatic patients with the listed cardiopulmonary conditions
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - Immediate after treatment
Participants receive the Post-Isometric Relaxation technique applied to specific neck muscles involving active muscle contractions against a therapist counterforce.
1 treatment session (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 46000
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Research Team
H
Huma Masood, MS-MSKPT*
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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