24
Participants
Start Date
January 1, 2023
Primary Completion Date
June 17, 2024
Study Completion Date
June 19, 2024
Group 1 (exercise and self-manual approaches targeting only the diaphragm muscles)
Both groups will receive the patient education before treatment. Diaphragmatic stretching technique, pectoral muscle relaxation, diaphragmatic mobilisation, thoracic mobilisation and diaphragmatic breathing. Exercise and self-manual approaches will be performed at home 3 times a day for 8 repetitions for 4 weeks and approximately 45-60 minutes.
Group 2 (exercise and self-manual approaches targeting both diaphragm and core muscles)
İn addition to Group 1, patients in group 2 will receive, abdominal massage, abdominal mobilisation, stabilisation exercises and pelvic floor muscle training. Exercise and self-manual approaches will be performed at home 3 times a day for 8 repetitions for 4 weeks and approximately 45-60 minutes.
Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology, Izmir
Ege University
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