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Manual Diaphragmatic Release Technique on Exercise Capacity and Sleep Quality

About this study

To investigate if there is a significant effect of manual diaphragmatic release technique on exercise capacity, sleep quality, chest expansion, ADL, fatigue and quality of life in older adults with type II diabetes.

Condition
Diabetes
Tested
manual diaphragm release technique, deep breathing exercises
Sponsor
Beni-Suef University

Who can join

Age
55 to 80 years
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Inclusion 7

  • Minimum age: 55 years
  • Maximum age: 80 years
  • Study condition: Diabetes
  • History of Diabetes Type II for more than one year.
  • They will be well controlled with HbA1c≤7.
  • Patients will be aged from 55 years and above and had a body mass index less than 30 kg/m².
  • Patients will follow up on the training program and instructions. They will be medically stable.

Exclusion 5

  • Chest diseases.
  • Diaphragmatic hernia, clinical evidence of phrenic nerve injury, recent abdominal or thoracic surgery, or history of traumatic lesion possibly affecting diaphragm.
  • History of Myocardial infarction and/or cardiothoracic surgery
  • Unstable medical status.
  • Cognitive disability hindering responding to the questionnaires.

Where

1 site, 1 recruiting

Beni suef hospital

Banī Suwayf, Egypt

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Potential match only. Final eligibility is determined by the study team.