Added effect of diaphragmatic facilitatory techniques on respiratory muscle strength in chronic stroke Patients

Previously the studies have been done to find out the difference in the diaphragm thickness in normal individuals and stroke patients, in which it was found that diaphragm thickness at TLC in stroke patients was significantly thinner in affected side as compared to unaffected side due to reduced strength of muscle ,when compared with healthy individuals. Hence there can be possibility of reduced exercise tolerance and increased work of breathing in stroke patients.Hence in this study we will be focusing on finding out if the diaphragmatic facilitation techniques when given to chronic stroke patients will it help in improving the strength of respiratory muscles which shall eventually improve the thickness of diaphragm and chest expansion and also Respiratory Pressure Meter device values in stroke patients.