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Effectiveness of Myofascial Release in Patients With Chronic Post Sternotomy Pain Syndrome
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
The main aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of Myofascial release in patients with chronic sternotomy pain.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
55 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2024-12-15
Completion Date
2025-03-01
Last Updated
2024-10-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Myofascial release
The experimental group will undergo a 5-day consecutive myofascial release treatment, administered as Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), with each session lasting a maximum of 15 minutes. The treatment will consist of three phases targeting the entire mediastinum: Thoracic Inlet (Indirect) Myofascial Release, Rib Raising with continued stretch of the paraspinal muscles to the L2 vertebral level, and Soft Tissue Cervical Paraspinal Muscle Stretch with Suboccipital Muscle Release. Participants will be positioned in a supine posture to enhance diaphragmatic excursion, with each session following a fixed, prearranged sequence of these techniques.
Breathing exercises
Following the 3 phases of myofascial release, breathing exercises will be done for patients.
Pharmacological treatment
Patients will take pharmacological treatment prescribed by the cardiologist.
Locations (1)
Cairo University
Giza, Egypt