Journal of Sleep Disorders & Therapy
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Department of Neurophysiotherapy, KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, Belagavi-590010, India

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• Research Article   
  Effect of Oropharyngeal Stimulation and Tongue PNF on Cognition, Quality of Sleep and Hba1c in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea- A Randomized Clinical Trial
  Author(s): Vrushali Bhore*, Jeba Chitra and Jowena Parikh
  
  Background: OSA is related to cognitive disturbances and poor sleep quality. The lifetime prevalence of OSA is 21.7% causing collapse of Upper Airway muscles which then leads to recurrent hypoxia and wakening of the individual. When intensity worsens, patients tend to feel sluggish during tasks that usually require alertness (e.g., education, work, driving), daytime fatigue/tiredness, cognitive deficits (short-term memory, concentration), decreased attention, morning agitation, changes in temperament and mood like depression and anxiety. Aim: The objective of the current research was to determine impact of Oropharyngeal Stimulation and Tongue Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) on Cognition, Quality of Sleep and glycated hemoglobin in OSA patients. Methods: 30 adults were recruited in the study and were ran.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2167-0277.20.9.320

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