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Effectiveness of Postoperative Respiratory Physiotherapy for Pain Management in Patients Undergoing Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: a Randomized Controlled Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating STANDARD PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT and EXPERIMENTAL diaphragmatic breathing exercise for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 79 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
After spinal surgery, diaphragmatic breathing exercise can be a low-cost and extremely safe intervention that can be introduced for pain management. The aim of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing exercise in the management of pain in the postoperative care in patients undergoing spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The standard postoperative rehabilitation process starts from the first postoperative day. Two sessions are provided daily, with the exception of Sunday and Saturday afternoon. A single physiotherapy session, lasting 30 minutes, can include bed exercises for upper and lower limbs and recovery of autonomy (sitting position, standing and ambulation). In this phase, the sessions are characterized by educational and counseling activities. The patient will be encouraged to carry out the activities independently.
The subjects in the intervention group (EXP) will receive, in addition to standard physiotherapy treatment, diaphragmatic breathing exercise. Four exercises in different position (supine and side lying) will be provided for each physiotherapy session by a senior physiotherapist. Patients will be instructed to perform the same exercises independently to achieve relaxation and relief of pain symptoms.