Kerolous Ishak Shehata Kelini
Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
Publications
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Research Article
INFLUENCE OF MANUAL DIAPHRAGM RELEASE COMBINED WITH CONVENTIONAL BREATHING EXERCISES AND PRONE POSITIONING ON PULMONARY FUNCTIONS IN WOMEN WITH COVID-19
Author(s): Mona Abdelraouf Ghallab*, Ahmed Fekry Salman, Neveen Mohammed Nawar, Karim Ibrahim Saafan, Amira Ismail Mostafa, Kerolous Ishak Shehata Kelini, ., Shaimaa Mohamed Mabrouk Bondok, . and Mona Ahmed Abdelwahab
Background: Manual noninvasive respiratory techniques gained interest to treat respiratory pathologies related to COVID 19. Purpose: This study designed to determine the combined impact of manual diaphragmatic release technique with the impact of traditional breathing exercises as well as prone positioning on pulmonary function outcomes such as (FVC, FEV1, PEF, FEV1/FVC, FEF25, FEF50, FEF75 in addition to FEF25/75). Methods: Forty females were randomized into two groups. Group A was given manual diaphragm release with conventional breathing exercises and prone positioning. Group B was given traditional breathing exercises as well as prone positioning. Both groups took their prescribed medications. They were aged from 35 to 45 years and with moderate COVID-19 illness. Any cases with mild and severe COVID-19 illness,.. Read More»