Riphah International University
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.
COPD
Conventional
PNF
Not Applicable
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder manifested as breathlessness, respiratory difficulties and persistent cough is one of the biggest causes of mortality around the world. 2.1% of Pakistani population has COPD. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation is used as management technique in which muscle stretching promotes chest wall mobility and restores regular breathing rhythm. In previous studies, PNF technique combined with aerobic exercises has been utilized to improve Pulmonary functions in COPD patients. But the sample size of these studies was small and participants were ventilated patients, hence not targeting the diaphragm. Our study shall evaluate the impact of PNF technique combined with aerobic training on the Pulmonary function of COPD patients in the clinical setting.}}
| Study Type : | Interventional |
| Estimated Enrollment : | 56 participants |
| Masking : | Single |
| Primary Purpose : | Other |
| Official Title : | Effects of Respiratory Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Technique on Pulmonary Function of Chronic Pulmonary Obstructive Disease (COPD) Patients. |
| Actual Study Start Date : | September 1, 2023 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date : | November 15, 2023 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date : | December 15, 2023 |
| Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Active Comparator: Conventional The protocol for controlled group will consist of 35-60years old participants with moderate to severe COPD. At baseline measurements will be collected and COPD assessment test (CAT) and Modified Borg Scale will be taken. Participants will then be made to perform breathing and aerobic exercises (3sessions per week) for 6 weeks and after every 2 weeks outcome measures will be evaluated using chest expansion, spirometry, and 6 minutes walk test (6MWT) along with CAT and Modified Borg Scale. |
Other: Conventional |
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Experimental: PNF Techniques The same protocol will be followed for the 30 participants of experimental group where after the baseline measurements, participants will perform breathing and aerobic exercises along with PNF techniques (3 sessions per week for 6 weeks). The outcome Measures will be measured after every 2 weeks through Spirometry, CAT, Modified Borg Dyspnea Scale and 6 minutes walk test |
Other: PNF |
| Ages Eligible for Study: | 35 Years to 60 Years |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
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Pakistan Railway General Hospital
Islamabad, AL, Pakistan, 44000