Trial reportPloS one2022
Effects of breathing reeducation on cervical and pulmonary outcomes in patients with non specific chronic neck pain: A double blind randomized controlled trial.
Trial report in PloS one, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 10 papers.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Comparative Effects of Myofascial Decompression and Positional Release Therapies on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Disability in Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain
Effects of Diaphragmatic Release Technique on Neck Pain, Range of Motion, and Chest Expansion in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy
Who cites it
10 citing papers in PubMed.
- Adding Rib Mobilization to Diaphragm Release Techniques in Patients With Non-Specific Neck Pain: Randomized Controlled Trial.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2026Trial
- Synergistic Effects of AI-Driven Remote Respiratory Rehabilitation and Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Forward Head Posture, Neck Pain, and Respiratory Function in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2026Trial
- The Effectiveness of Cervical Spine and Diaphragm Manual Therapy Combined with Breathing Re-Education Exercises on Musculoskeletal, Respiratory and Psychophysiological Outcomes in Patients with Non-Specific Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- The Effects of Rehabilitation Programs Incorporating Breathing Interventions on Chronic Neck Pain Among Patients with Forward Head Posture: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- The Effectiveness of Manual Therapy in the Cervical Spine and Diaphragm, in Combination with Breathing Re-Education Exercises, on the Range of Motion and Forward Head Posture in Patients with Non-Specific Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Optimizing Airway Function Through Craniofacial and Cervical Manipulations and Emergency-Anesthesia Maneuvers: Applications in Airway Function Enhancement, Pneumonia, and Asthma-Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Pulmonary function in relation to muscle endurance and functional capacity in children with bronchial asthma.BMC pulmonary medicine · 2025Article
- Effects of Breathing Exercises on Neck Pain Management: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Review
- Underutilization of Respiratory Assessment and Management in Chronic Neck Pain: Exploring Physiotherapists' Practice Patterns.Current health sciences journalArticle
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5 authors.
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Abstract
objectiveThe purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to study effects of breathing reeducation in the treatment of patients with non specific chronic neck pain.
methodsA total of sixty eight eligible patients with chronic neck pain were randomly allocated to breathing reeducation (BR) group (n = 34) and routine physical therapy (RPT) group (n = 34). Clinical outcomes were neck pain measured through visual analogue score, cervical active range of motion through CROM device, strength of neck muscles through hand held dynamometer and endurance of neck muscles measured through craniocervical flexion test. The neck disability was measured through neck disability index (NDI) and pulmonary outcomes such as forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), and FEV1/FVC ratio were measured through Spirolab 4. The outcomes were assessed at baseline and at 4 and at 8 weeks from baseline.
resultsThere were significant improvements in the BR group compared with the RPT group (P = 0.002) for cervical flexion, extension (P = 0.029), endurance (P = 0.042), strength of neck flexors (P <0.001), neck extensors (P = 0.034). Likewise there was a significant change in NDI (P = 0.011), FEV1 (P = 0.045), FVC (P <0.001), and FEV1/FVC ratio (P <0.001) in the BR group compared with the RPT group. The cervical side flexion and rotation showed no significant difference in breathing reeducation group with p > 0.05.
conclusionBreathing reeducation combined with routine physical therapy is an effective treatment in patients with non specific chronic neck pain.
trial registrationIRCT 20200226046623N1, https://www.irct.ir/trial/46240.
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