The Effect of Inspiratory Exercises on Diaphragm and Intercostal Muscle Thickness in Stroke Patients

Condition(s) studied

Study summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of inspiratory muscle strengthening exercises on bilateral parasternal intercostal muscle thickness and bilateral diaphragm muscle thickness in stroke patients and to present new data on whether the possible effect on the affected side can be associated with changes in respiratory parameters. Furthermore, as previous literature has shown that 4-week exercise programs are more effective than \>6-week exercise programs, an interim assessment is planned for the second week of treatment in this study to evaluate shorter-term changes. Four weeks after completion of the exercise program (in the 8th week), patients will be re-evaluated to track potential short-term effects.

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Primary outcome measure(s)

• Diaphragm muscle thickness — Will be performed using an ultrasound device before treatment, at the 2nd week of treatment, at the end of treatment (4th week), and 4 weeks after the completion of treatment (8th week).
  In this study, ultrasonography will be used to examine the structure and function of the muscle and to measure muscle thickness at the end of inspiration and expiration.
• Intercostal muscle thickness — Will be performed using an ultrasound device before treatment, at the 2nd week of treatment, at the end of treatment (4th week), and 4 weeks after the completion of treatment (8th week).
  In this study, ultrasonography will be used to examine the structure and function of the muscle and to measure muscle thickness at the end of inspiration and expiration.

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