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

COPD

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

Inclusion Criteria2

Registered with history of moderate (II) to severe (III) grade COPD (for a minimum of 1 year) will be included in the study.
Patients who are clinically stable.

Exclusion Criteria4

Patients who have any pre-existing cervical spine disease.
Patients who have any cardiac disease.
Other respiratory co-morbidities
Patients who have severe dizziness or coughing

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.