Comparative effects of Diaphragmatic Stretch technique and Manual Release Technique on Diaphragmatic Excursion and pulmonary function testing in COPD patients.
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Recruiting
- Conditions
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is described as a condition in which their is a chronic inflammation of lungs that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. It can cause many harmful symptoms such as breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing. Blueness of the lips or fingernail beds (cyanosis) is also one of the major symptom..Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infectionJ44.0
- Registration Number
- IRCT20220405054419N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Riphah International University,Lahore
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 38
Inclusion Criteria
Patients with stable COPD of both genders who are referred for Physiotherapy by a pulmonologist/Physician in general Hospitals.
Patients with mild or moderate COPD according to the GOLD criteria, 2016.GOLD 1: Mild FEV1 = 80% predicted, GOLD 2: Moderate 50% FEV1 < 80% Predicted.
Age range 40-60 years old patients.
gender both male and female.
Exclusion Criteria
Patients with acute exacerbation of COPD
Patients with acute exacerbation of COPD systolic and < 60mmHg for diastolic and mean arterial pressure (MAP)<80mmHg).
Patients who have undergone recent cardiothoracic or abdominal surgery.
Patients who have a recent history of chest wall or abdominal trauma; substantial chest wall deformity.
History of psychiatric illness.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Diaphragm Strength. Timepoint: Before Treatment & After treatment (6week). Method of measurement: Cirtometry.;PFTs. Timepoint: Before and After treatment (6 week). Method of measurement: Spirometer.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method