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Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing Training on Trunk Control and Postural Stability in Individuals With Chronic Stroke
Sponsor: fatma shehata
Summary
This randomized controlled trial will investigate whether adding diaphragmatic breathing training to conventional physiotherapy improves trunk control and postural stability in individuals with chronic stroke compared with conventional physiotherapy alone. Forty participants with chronic unilateral stroke will be randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to either an experimental group receiving diaphragmatic breathing training plus conventional physiotherapy or a control group receiving conventional physiotherapy alone. The intervention will be provided three times per week for six weeks.
Official title: Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing Training on Trunk Control and Postural Stability in Individuals With Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-09
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2026-09-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Diaphragmatic Breathing Training and Conventional Physiotherapy
Standard diaphragmatic breathing training involving slow nasal inspiration with abdominal and lower rib cage expansion, minimal upper chest movement, and slow controlled oral expiration. Participants will perform approximately 10 breaths per set for three sets, with rest periods as needed. Training will be provided for approximately 10-15 minutes per session, three times per week for six weeks.A standardized conventional physiotherapy program including postural alignment and trunk activation, sitting weight-shifting, controlled trunk rotation, sit-to-stand training, standing weight-shifting, static standing balance, and functional mobility/gait training. Treatment will be provided three times per week for six weeks.