Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Chronic bronchitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group A: Manual Diaphragm Manipulation: Manual Diaphragm Manipulation will be performed four days a week on a regular basis for four weeks. Each session will consist of th
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
45 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with COPD according to the GOLD criteria Age ranged from 45-65 years Moderate COPD (50% <Forced expiratory volume in first second "FEV1"<80%, Forced expiratory volume in first second per forced vital capacity FEV1/FVC <70% of predicted reversible airway obstruction) Person who is not involved in any rehabilitation program at least 4 months prior to the study No recent infectious exacerbations for the 2 months preceding the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of gastroesophageal reflux of any degree Persistent hiccups within the previous three months History of serious injury to the spine or thorax, including costal or spinal fractures or history of diaphragm surgery Receiving long-term oxygen therapy Patients with unstable hemodynamic parameters (HR, BP, Cardiac output and Stroke volume) Patients who have undergone recent cardiothoracic or abdominal surgery Patients with a recent history of chest wall or abdominal trauma History of psychiatric illness
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pulmonary function. Timepoint: Pre- Post Treatment. Method of measurement: Spirometer ( Diagnostic).;Dyspnea. Timepoint: Pre- Post Treatment. Method of measurement: Modified Medical Research Council Scale (MMRC).;Chest expansion. Timepoint: Pre- Post Treatment. Method of measurement: Measuring Tape.;Exercise capacity. Timepoint: Pre- Post Treatment. Method of measurement: Six Minute Walk Test (6MWT). | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactMuhammad Umer Arshad
Riphah International University
Outcome results
None listed