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Comparison of the Effects of Different Chest Techniques on University Students With Smoking Addiction
Sponsor: University of Yalova
Summary
Smoking is a significant risk factor for heart, lung, and respiratory system diseases, and is particularly prevalent among young people and university students. In Turkey, tobacco use is high in the 15-24 age group, and smoking rates among university students are reported to be between 20% and 43%. Besides causing COPD and other respiratory diseases, smoking negatively impacts performance by increasing fatigue, dyspnea, and pain during exercise. It impairs lung function, reducing respiratory volumes such as FVC and FEV1. PNF and chest mobility exercises targeting the chest area can improve respiratory parameters by increasing respiratory muscle function and thoracic mobility. Recent studies show that chest PNF techniques have positive effects on lung function, chest expansion, and some physiological parameters, especially in smokers.
Official title: Comparison of the Effects of Chest PNF Techniques and Chest Mobility Exercises on Respiratory Function, Chest Expansion, and Functional Capacity in University Students With Smoking Addiction: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 24 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2026-03-09
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-03-25
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Chest PNF Techniques Group
The combined isotonic contraction technique will be used to improve respiratory control. In all positions, the patient is asked to exhale first. Pressure and stretching are applied in the opposite direction of the movement. As the patient inhales, resistance is controlled. Supine position: Both hands are placed on the sternum and oblique downward pressure is applied. The hands are placed parallel and diagonally along the lateral chest wall, above the lower ribs. To focus on the upper chest region, the hands are similarly placed on the pectoral muscles. Side-lying position: Both hands are placed parallel and diagonally along the lateral chest wall above the lower ribs. This position is beneficial to resist chest movement in the lower region and thus distribute the force to chest movement in the upper region. Prone position: The hands are placed parallel and diagonally along the lower ribs. In the forearm position, one hand is placed on the sternum and the other on the intercostal region
Chest Mobility Exercises Group
Chest rotation, Passive lateral flexion while lying on the side, Mobilization of the thoracic facet joint while lying on the back, Trunk rotation in sitting position, Moving the arm in front of the chest while sitting, Cat-camel exercise, Pectoral stretch, Chest mobility in crawling position.
Locations (1)
Yalova University
Yalova, Yalova, Turkey (Türkiye)