Health Condition 1: J449- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: DIAPHRAGMATIC STRETCH TECHNIQUE: Group will receive diaphragmatic stretch once and the tension will be maintained for 15-30secs . Subjects will be made to sit erect. The therapist will
Sponsors
Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Both men and women between 35-65 years who are diagnosed with COPD by physician. 2. Patients with mild to moderate COPD according to the GOLD criteria, 2023.GOLD 1: Mild FEV1 >= 80% predicted, GOLD 2: Moderate 50%
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Unstable vital signs 2. Dyspnea score â?? 4-5 3. Who have undergone recent Cardiothoracic or abdominal surgery 4. A recent history of chest wall or abdominal trauma 5. Any musculoskeletal disorder 6. Any cardiovascular problems 7. History of psychiatric illness 8. Patients with severe to very severe COPD according to the GOLD criteria, 2023.GOLD 3: severe 30%
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Thoracic excursion Timepoint: 2 WEEK | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pulmonary function testTimepoint: 2 WEEK | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Vishnu Vardhan
Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College
Outcome results
None listed