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Clinical Effects of Exercise Program Added to Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Active cycle of breathing techniques (ACBT) and Postural Exercise for Cystic Fibrosis. Completed, enrolled 22 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of postural exercise program added to pulmonary rehabilitation program on quality of life, exercise tolerance and postural stability in children with Cystic Fibrosis.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
ACBT involves three phases (Breathing control, chest expansion exercise, and huff coughing). These phases will apply with a sequence to remove secretion. ACBT will apply 1 per a week for 6 weeks.
Postural exercise program will include thoracic vertebra mobilization, pectoral stretching, scapula and thoracic extensors strengthening and core stability exercises. Postural exercise program will apply 1 per a week for 6 weeks.