RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06736145

Cervical Nags Effect on Accessory Muscles

Effects of Cervical Nags on Accessory Muscles in Patients With Copd


Sponsor

Riphah International University

Enrollment

36 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The aim of this work is to record changes on accessory muscles especially sternocleidomastoid and scalene after applying cervical NAGs in COPD patients.


Eligibility

Min Age: 20 YearsMax Age: 50 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a manual therapy technique called "cervical NAGs" — gentle movements applied to the neck joints — to see if it helps reduce the effort required by breathing muscles in people with moderate to severe COPD (a chronic lung disease). **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with moderate (Grade II) or severe (Grade III) COPD for at least 1 year - Your condition is currently stable (no active flare-up) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a pre-existing neck or cervical spine problem - You have heart disease - You have other respiratory conditions in addition to COPD - You experience severe dizziness or persistent coughing Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERTraditional Physical Therapy

Diaphragmatic, Pursed Lip breathing and Targeted cervical muscle stretches 10 repetitions x 1 set, 3 days/week Total of 9 sessions were given each consisting of 40 mins.

OTHERMulligan Glides

Natural Apophyseal Glides of Cervical spine are given 3 repetitions x 3-6 sets, 3 days/week. Diaphragmatic, Pursed Lip breathing and Targeted cervical muscle stretches 10 repetitions x 1 set, 3 days/week Total of 9 sessions were given each consisting of 40 mins.


Locations(1)

Pakistan institute of medical sciences

Islamabad, Federal, Pakistan

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