Effect of intrathoracic oscillations on pulmonary functions in children with cerebral palsy.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study was aimed at investigating the effects of intrathoracic oscillations on pulmonary function in children with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy.

Methods

This study comprised 24 boys and girls 6-8 years of age with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. According to the modified Ashworth scale, the degree of spasticity was 2 to 2+. The children were able to sit independently and follow instructions. The children were randomly divided into a study group and control group. A spirometer was used to examine each child before and after 6 weeks. Children in the control group received traditional chest physiotherapy (postural drainage and percussion), whereas children in the study group underwent quake device training. For 6 weeks, both groups received four sessi

SUBMITTER: El-Moatasem AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10209537 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature