Susmitha, P (2017) The Effect of Manual Diaphragmatic Release Techniques in the Improvement of Diaphragmatic Mobility and Exercise Capacity in Subjects with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Comparative study. Masters thesis, Nandha College of Physiotherapy, Erode.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND & PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to assess the effectiveness of Manual Diaphragmatic Release Technique in COPD subjects. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 30 COPD subjects were randomly assigned to either a group A(Manual Diaphragmatic Release Technique) N=15 or in a group B (Diaphragmatic strengthening Exercise) N= 15.Both group (Age 45-50 years). The Study was conducted for a period of three month.outcome measure were evaluated at pre and post intervention by using the six minutes walk test and ultrasonograghy. RESULTS: After intervention significant effects were observed group A on six minutes walk test and ultrasonography pre test and post test score was obtained. CONCLUSION: There is a significant improvement of exercises capacity and diaphragmatic mobility, so it indicates that manual diaphragmatic release technique is effective in COPD subjects.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Additional Information: | Reg.No: 271530082 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ; Manual Diaphragmatic Release techniques ; Conventional Diaphragm Strengthening ; Diaphragmatic Mobility, Exercise Capacity. |
| Subjects: | PHYSIOTHERAPY > Physiotherapy in Cardio-Respiratory |
| Depositing User: | Kambaraman B |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Mar 2018 12:50 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Mar 2018 12:50 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/6497 |
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