Akanksha Sharma1, Shambhovi Mitra2, Vijay Dutta3, Jamal Ali Moiz4. 1. ISIC Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Vasant Kunj, Delhi, India. akankshasharma1097@gmail.com. 2. ISIC Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Vasant Kunj, Delhi, India. 3. Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, Vasant Kunj, Delhi, India. 4. Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi, India.
Abstract
STUDY DESIGN: Quasi experimental. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of glossopharyngeal insufflation on pulmonary function in cervical cord injury. SETTING: Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, Vasant Kunj, Delhi, India. METHODS: Thirty-one cervical cord injured (ISNCSCI A and B) subjects received respiratory rehabilitation for 4 weeks, with the experimental group performing glossopharyngeal insufflation along with respiratory rehabilitation. The groups were assessed at baseline and after 4 weeks for pulmonary function test, chest expansion, dyspnea, and chest tightness. RESULTS: Significant differences were observed in IVC, IC, FVC, FEV1, MEF 75%, PEF, tidal volume, chest expansion, dyspnea, and chest tightness (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Glossopharyngeal insufflation is a technique that can be used to improve the respiratory function after cervical cord injury.
STUDY DESIGN: Quasi experimental. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of glossopharyngeal insufflation on pulmonary function in cervical cord injury. SETTING: Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, Vasant Kunj, Delhi, India. METHODS: Thirty-one cervical cord injured (ISNCSCI A and B) subjects received respiratory rehabilitation for 4 weeks, with the experimental group performing glossopharyngeal insufflation along with respiratory rehabilitation. The groups were assessed at baseline and after 4 weeks for pulmonary function test, chest expansion, dyspnea, and chest tightness. RESULTS: Significant differences were observed in IVC, IC, FVC, FEV1, MEF 75%, PEF, tidal volume, chest expansion, dyspnea, and chest tightness (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Glossopharyngeal insufflation is a technique that can be used to improve the respiratory function after cervical cord injury.
Authors: Malin Nygren-Bonnier; Peter Lindholm; Agneta Markström; Maria Skedinger; Eva Mattsson; Brita Klefbeck Journal: Am J Phys Med Rehabil Date: 2007-04 Impact factor: 2.159