Mild to moderate COPD patients. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Experimental group will receive thoracic kinesio taping and diaphragmatic breathing exercises.Diaphragmatic breathing exercises will be performed by assuming flat position. Be sure to
Sponsors
Riphah international university
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Mild to moderate level COPD patients Both male and female gender Age between 40-60 years Vitally stable patient Individuals with no prior experience with thoracic Kinesio taping
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants with unstable medical conditions (e.g., cardiovascular instability) Individuals with cognitive impairments Pregnant women Participants with known allergies to tape Participants with known respiratory conditions other than COPD Diabetic patients
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dyspnea. Timepoint: Pre post treatment. Method of measurement: Dyspnea 12 Questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pulmonary functions. Timepoint: Pre post treatment. Method of measurement: Digital Spirometer. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactArfa Amin
Riphah international university
Outcome results
None listed