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Effects of Respiratory Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Technique on Pulmonary Function of Chronic Pulmonary Obstructive Disease (COPD) Patients.
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Conventional and PNF for COPD. Completed, enrolled 56 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of PNF technique combined with aerobic exercises among COPD patients in a clinical setting. Previous literature has evaluated this technique in ventilated patients but in clinical setting specifically in Pakistan, this invention therapy has not been implied in COPD patients.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The participants of controlled group will be given the treatment protocol after baseline measurements controlled breathing techniques (3session per week 10mins for 6 weeks) \& Aerobic exercise(3 session per week for 6 weeks) with 10sec hold into 10reps.outcome measures will be recorded through a digital spirometer \& measurement of 6MWT \& chest expansion.
The participants of experimental group will be given the Intervention protocol after baseline measurements. Additionally these 30 participants will also receive PNF technique exercises consisting of Thoracic Vertebral pressure, Anterior Basal stretch, and Intercostal stretch for 20-25 minutes in 3 sessions per week, and outcomes Measures will be recorded through a digital spirometer and measurements of 6 minutes walk test and chest Expansion.