None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Diaphragmatic Kinesio Taping: Kinesio Taping-group (KT-group): For the Diaphragmatic kinesio taping group the participant was instructed to extend their spine and raise both arms, bring
the centre of this piece (the base ) is placed directly onto the xiphoid process. The muscle facilitation technique, intended to improve muscle function, was applied by taping with a 25 50% stretch f
Sponsors
Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Research
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The study will include adults between 18 and 35 years of age who are chronic smokers (consuming more than ten cigarettes per day for at least two years)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals with any respiratory, Cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, neurological, or psychological condition that might limit participation in the study or any skin allergy or disease against Kinesio Taping, will be excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pulmonary Function(FEV 1, FVC, FEV 1/FVC Ratio, PEF, MVV ) and Aerobic Capacity (VO2 Max)Timepoint: At baseline and after 15 days. after that, a follow-up assessment will be taken at day 30 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: Not Applicable | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactMandeep Kumar Jangra
Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Outcome results
None listed