Background and Objective:
Information regarding the effects of physiotherapy on quality of life and alterations in pulmonary function tests among patients with thoracic discopathy is notably limited in the literature. This study aims to compare the effects of the classical physiotherapy approach and the addition of breathing exercises to classical physiotherapy on quality of life and respiratory function tests in patients with thoracic discopathy.
Study Design and Methods:
This controlled and randomized study includes 40 patients diagnosed with thoracic discopathy. Participants are divided into two groups. The first group undergoes 15 sessions of classical physiotherapy consisting of ultrasound, TENS, hot packs, and posture exercises. The second group receives the same classical physiotherapy program with the addition of respiratory exercises. The patients' disability, psychosocial well-being, and pulmonary function are assessed using standardized scales and questionnaires at baseline (pre-treatment) and after the 15-session intervention (post-treatment).
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
The study was designed as single-blinded; the researcher responsible for conducting the pre- and post-treatment clinical questionnaires and pulmonary assessments was blinded to the patients' group allocation to minimize detection bias.
Patients in this group underwent 15 sessions of traditional physiotherapy consisting of ultrasound, TENS, hot packs, and posture exercises.
Patients in this group participated in a breathing exercise program in addition to undergoing the same 15 sessions of traditional physiotherapy procedures (ultrasound, TENS, hot packs, and posture exercises).
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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