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Effect of Digital Physiotherapy Practice on Pulmonary Function, Muscle Strength, Quality of Life After Thoracic Surgery
Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University
Summary
Thoracic surgery is the primary intervention used in the treatment of diseases affecting the lungs, pleura, chest wall, and mediastinum. Postoperative changes occur in both lung functions and clinical symptoms due to the procedure itself and patient-related factors. After thoracic surgery, patients often experience reduced exercise tolerance and impaired respiratory functions, negatively affecting their participation in daily activities, functional levels, and quality of life. In open thoracotomies, the incision site, severed muscles, and the size of the incision can impact upper extremity and trunk functions. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of physiotherapy applied through digital methods on respiratory functions, respiratory muscle strength, functional capacity, upper extremity muscle strength, and quality of life in patients who have undergone thoracic surgery.
Official title: The Effect of Digital Physiotherapy Practices on Pulmonary Functions, Respiratory Muscle Strength, Functional Capacity, Upper Extremity Peripheral Muscle Strength and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
26
Start Date
2025-08-30
Completion Date
2025-12-10
Last Updated
2025-08-21
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Exercise
Exercise sessions will begin with flexibility exercises targeting the shoulder and neck regions. This will be followed by breathing exercises utilizing fundamental respiratory techniques. Extremity exercises will include movements focused on the upper extremities and trunk, with progression applied according to a pre-established plan. Each session will conclude with cool-down exercises. Additionally, patients will be encouraged to engage in regular walking on a weekly basis.
Standard care
Patients will receive education regarding the critical aspects to consider after hospital discharge. Standard postoperative care protocols will be implemented.