Supplementary Respiratory Therapy Improves Pulmonary Function in Pediatric Patients with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Erika KolumbánMárton SzabadosMárk HernádfőiUyen Nguyen Do ToRita NagyÁdám ZolcsákKatalin Eszter MüllerZoltán SiposDániel Sándor VeresAnett SzőllősiPéter HegyiMiklós GaramiIbolya TúriPublished in: Journal of clinical medicine (2024)
This study presents current evidence on the impact of various supplementary respiratory therapies for CP patients classified under gross motor function classification level I-IV, demonstrating clinically meaningful improvements in pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength. These improvements suggest the potential for an enhanced quality of life. Our findings hold the promise of serving as a foundational reference for potential revisions to conventional rehabilitation care, incorporating supplementary respiratory therapy.