Investigation of the Effects of Functional Inspiratory Muscle Training Applied With Tele-Rehabilitation on Respiratory and Functional Parameters and Quality of Life in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Randomized Controlled Study

Investigation of the Effects of Functional Inspiratory Muscle Training Applied With Tele-Rehabilitation on Respiratory and Functional Parameters and Quality of Life in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Randomized Controlled Study

Dushenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), which is characterized by the deficiency of dystrophin protein, prevents the muscle from maintaining its normal activity, causing progressive damage to the heart, respiratory muscles and skeletal muscles. When studies on patients with DMD are examined in the literature, very few studies are found investigating the effectiveness of pure respiratory muscle training, while no studies are found investigating the effectiveness of functional respiratory muscle training.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Being between the ages of 5-17
2. Ambulate
3. Having a diagnosis of DMD based on the presence of clinical symptoms, genetic testing or muscle biopsy results
4. Having the ability to perform respiratory function tests
5. Being able to cooperate with the physiotherapist

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Having severe upper extremity contracture or serious systemic disease that would prevent our evaluation
2. Having a respiratory tract infection in the last 3 months
3. Having had an injury or surgery on both upper extremities in the last 6 months