Effect of Ventilatory Facilitation on Chest Expansion And Pulmonary Functions in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 9
Abstract
Objective: To find out the effect of ventilatory facilitation on chest expansion and pulmonary functions in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Research design: A single group experimental pre-test post-test study design. Participants: A total of 30 subjects were recruited from the paediatric section of the physiotherapy department of Svnirtar. Outcome measures: chest expansion, PFT, GMFM and TCMS. Results and conclusion: The overall results of this study showed significant improvement in the respiratory parameters: FVC, FEV1, PEF, FEF25-75, FEV1/VC, & MVV, chest expansion and trunk control, measured through TCMS and gross motor functions as measured through GMFM in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
Authors and Affiliations
Sumeera Jan, Mrs. Monalisa Pattnaik, Dr. Patitapaban Mohanty
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