ReviewHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Effects of Chest Physiotherapy in Preterm Infants with Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Systematic Review.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 19 citations in OpenAlex.
- Critical review of the evidence for Vojta Therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in neurology · 2024Pooled it
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- Respiratory Physiotherapy Techniques in Neonatal Intensive Care Units: A Scoping Review.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2026Article
- Association between demographic-socioeconomic factors and grouped trajectory patterns of peer support needs in parents of preterm infants: a longitudinal exploration.BMC pediatrics · 2026Article
- Respiratory Physiotherapy in Preterm Neonates with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia or Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of Clinical Evidence and Therapeutic Implications.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Parental Concerns and Active Participation in Home-Based Vojta Therapy for Children with Global Developmental Delay: A Qualitative Study Using Interviews and Photo-Elicitation.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Effect of Vojta technique on improvement in respiratory function and neuromuscular impairment in infants with preterm: a systematic review protocol.Systematic reviews · 2025Article
- Effect of Physiotherapy Intervention on Improvement of Respiratory Function and Degree of Respiratory Distress Reduction in Neonates With Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Protocol for a Systematic Review.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- Exploring the impact of home-based Vojta therapy on gait performance in individuals with Down syndrome: a preliminary feasibility study.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
- Short-Term Effects of Conventional Chest Physiotherapy and Expiratory Flow Increase Technique on Respiratory Parameters, Heart Rate, and Pain in Mechanically Ventilated Premature Neonates: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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- Effects of Vojta Therapy on the Motor Function of Children with Neuromotor Disorders: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Preterm birth carries a higher risk of respiratory problems. The objectives of the study are to summarize the evidence on the effect of chest physiotherapy in the treatment of respiratory difficulties in preterm infants, and to determine the most appropriate technique and whether they are safe. Searches were made in PubMed, WOS, Scopus, Cochrane Library, SciELO, LILACS, MEDLINE, ProQuest, PsycArticle and VHL until 30 April 2022. Eligibility criteria were study type, full text, language, and treatment type. No publication date restrictions were applied. The MINCIR Therapy and PEDro scales were used to measure the methodological quality, and the Cochrane risk of bias and Newcastle Ottawa quality assessment Scale to measure the risk of bias. We analysed 10 studies with 522 participants. The most common interventions were conventional chest physiotherapy and stimulation of the chest zone according to Vojta. Lung compression and increased expiratory flow were also used. Heterogeneities were observed regarding the duration of the interventions and the number of participants. The methodological quality of some articles was not adequate. All techniques were shown to be safe. Benefits were described after conventional chest physiotherapy, Vojta's reflex rolling, and lung compression interventions. Improvements after Vojta's reflex rolling are highlighted in the comparative studies.
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