Muscle Strength, Functional Capacity, Respiratory Function and Quality Of Life In Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Upper Extremity Muscle Strength and Endurance, Functional Capacity, Respiratory Function and Quality of Life in Child and Adolescent With Cystic Fibrosis

This study was designed to investigate the relationship between upper extremity muscle strength and endurance, functional capacity, and quality of life child and adolescent with cystic fibrosis

Child and adolescent with cystic fibrosis patients were assessed for upper extremity muscle strength and (Shoulder abductors muscle strength, Elbow flexion muscle strength, Handgrip strength) muscular endurance(arm pull-up test), lung function test, and functional capacity (six-minute walk test distance), and Quality Of Life (Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire-Revised)

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals diagnosed with CF with clinical findings and gene mutations consistent with CF, having over 60mEq / L in two measurements in sweat chlorine examinations

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who did not exacerbate the disease in the last four weeks, who had good cooperation and did not have any orthopedic problems in the hand-shoulder-arm complex were included.