Clinical Effects of Exercise Program Added to Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis

Clinical Effects of Exercise Program Added to Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis

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.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive, multisystem involvement disease. The most important cause of mortality in CF is pulmonary complications. Prevention of pulmonary complications is only possible with pulmonary rehabilitation. Pulmonary rehabilitation methods used in CF are called airway cleaning techniques that include postural drainage, breathing techniques and use of devices. These techniques have not been proven to be superior to each other. Active cycle of breathing techniques (ACBT) is one of the breathing techniques used to remove secretions from the lungs.

Pulmonary disease progression in CF causes postural impairment and decrease of exercise tolerance, which can reduce effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation. 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 CF.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Be diagnosed with KF
2. Be able to understand commands

Exclusion Criteria:

1. FEV1 below than %30
2. Cor pulmonale
3. Advanced gastroesophageal reflux
4. Current hospital admission due to lung infection
5. Be diagnosed with neuromuscular disease