Combined Effects of Buteyko Breathing Technique and Chest Wall Mobilization on Pulmonary Functions and Quality of Life
Combined Effects of Buteyko Breathing Technique and Chest Wall Mobilization on Pulmonary Functions and Quality of Life in Chronic Smokers
Riphah International University
40 participants
Jun 13, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The study aims to evaluate the effects of Buteyko breathing techniques with and without chest wall mobilization on pulmonary functions, and quality of life in chronic smokers. The study design will be a randomized clinical trial. The study will be completed in 10 months after the approval of the synopsis from the Ethical Committee of RCRS \& AHS. A non-probability convenient sampling technique will be used to recruit the individuals. Group 1-Buteyko breathing technique + Chest Wall Mobilization and Group 2-Buteyko Breathing Technique + Without Chest Wall Mobilization
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Both male and female participants were included
- The age of participants was 40 -55 years.
- Individuals who fulfilled the criteria of smoking which is calculated by multiplying the number of packs smoked per day by the number of years smoked were included.
- Individuals who are current smokers or history of long-term smoking were included.
- Predicted values FEV1 < 75% and FEV1/FVC <70%
Exclusion Criteria4
- Participants with neurological disorders were excluded
- Participants with musculoskeletal disorders were excluded as it affects the physical activity of the 6-minute walk test.
- Participants having any pulmonary complications or lung disease were excluded.
- Participants previously involved in any other exercise or physical activity were excluded.
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Interventions
Participants will be advised to sit in a comfortable and relaxed position and take a shallow breath through nose, partially filling the lungs. Hold breath for 2-3 seconds and exhale slowly through the nose and emptying the lungs.
It started with positioning, sitting or standing with good posture, and relaxing shoulders and arms. Hands were placed on the chest with fingers wide and thumbs on side of ribcage. Inhale deep breaths with expansion of chest and hands move outward. Exhale slowly allowed the chest to drop and the hands to move inward.
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NCT06537479