Impact of diaphragm function parameters on balance maintenance

Janusz Kocjan, Bożena Gzik-Zroska, Katarzyna Nowakowska, Michał Burkacki, Sławomir Suchoń, Robert Michnik, Damian Czyżewski, Mariusz Adamek, Janusz Kocjan, Bożena Gzik-Zroska, Katarzyna Nowakowska, Michał Burkacki, Sławomir Suchoń, Robert Michnik, Damian Czyżewski, Mariusz Adamek

Abstract

The diaphragm is well known for its role as the principal muscle of respiration. However, according to previous studies, its role is multifactorial, from breathing through pain perception, regulation of emotional sphere, collaborating in gastroesophageal functions, facilitating the venous and lymphatic return, to an essential role in the maintenance of lumbar spine stability. The purpose of the study was to examine whether diaphragm function parameters (thickness and range of motion) are associated with static balance maintenance. A total of 142 participants were examined and divided into three groups: G1-patients qualified for lung resection due to cancer; G2 -patients after lobe resection; G3 -healthy subjects. Diaphragm thickness and excursion was measured using ultrasonography. Stabilometric parameters of balance were assessed by Zebris FDM-S platform. Greater diaphragm thickening during active breathing and diaphragm thickness fraction were associated with better static balance parameters. Limitation of diaphragm motion during quiet breathing and deep breathing was linked to balance disorders. There was no correlation between diaphragm muscle excursion during sniff maneuvers and balance parameters. Deterioration of diaphragm function observed after thoracic surgery was closely related with deterioration of balance maintenance. Impairment of diaphragm function manifested by decrease of muscle thickness and movement restriction is strongly associated with balance disorders in a clinical sample and among healthy subjects.

Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Figures

Fig 1. Preoperative and postoperative values of…
Fig 1. Preoperative and postoperative values of path lenght and ellipse field.
OE: open eyes; CE: close eyes; Subgroup A: diaphragm paralysis; Subgroup B: normal function of diaphragm.
Fig 2. Preoperative and postoperative values of…
Fig 2. Preoperative and postoperative values of back, fore, left and right side loading.
OE: open eyes; CE: close eyes; Subgroup A: diaphragm paralysis; Subgroup B: normal function of diaphragm.

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