The Immediate Effects of Postural Correction vs Diaphragm Release Technique on Pulmonary Function Tests in Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Immediate Effects of Diaphragm Release Technique vs Postural Correction on Pulmonary Function Test in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/07/071405

Enrollment

Registered

2024-07-26

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-08-19

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: J449- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: The Diaphragm Release Technique: Individuals/participants of group B will be assessed for demographic data, FEV1/FVC, and diaphragmatic excursion by percussion method(Pre test).Individu

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Individuals diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by physician/ pulmonologist. 2. Haemodynamically stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients (mild – moderate ) 3. Individuals who are not dependent on oxygen. 4. Age between 40 years to 75 years and either of gender. 5. Smokers and non-smokers 6. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease individuals with stable co-morbidities like Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus, Chronic kidney disease with precautions and on medications for the same. 7. Individuals who have forward head posture.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals who are unable to follow commands. 2. Individuals not willing to participate. 3. Individuals who have had recent thoracic/abdominal surgeries. 4. Individuals having ribs fracture. 5. Individuals with skin infection over the back. 6. Individuals with structural forward shoulder posture. 7. Hemodynamically unstable patients. 8. Open wounds/ bruises over the back 9. Previous allergic reaction to taping. 10.Individuals having active infection or lung infection and Pneumonia. 11. Individuals having chest deformity.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To find out the immediate effects of diaphragm release technique on improving pulmonary function test in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Timepoint: Pre and post test done on the same day of intervention.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To find out the immediate effects of postural correction on improving diaphragmatic excursion in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Timepoint: Pre and post test done on the same day of intervention.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Shubha Akadas

SDM College of Physiotherapy Dharwad

kaveri.sneha19@gmail.com9731536792

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026