Overview
The aim of this observational study was to learn about the characteristics of dysfunctional breathing in individuals with thoracic outlet syndrome. The main question to be answered is:
Is there a dysfunctional breathing pattern in individuals with Thoracic outlet syndrome? These features will be compared with a healthy control group to evaluate the association of Thoracic outlet syndrome with dysfunctional breathing
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- To agree to participate in the study,
- To have been diagnosed with TOS by a thoracic surgeon,
- To be between 18-65 years old,
- Having pain for more than 6 months
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with a history of spinal or thoracic surgery for TOS or any other reason,
- People with traumatic cervical injury,
- Severely obese people (BMI >40 kg/m2),
- People with clinical abnormalities in the thoracic cage or vertebral column,
- Persons with occupational industrial exposures,
- Patients with severe comorbidities (neurological, neuromuscular, -cardiorespiratory, psychiatric and musculoskeletal) diabetes mellitus and/or malignancies