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Comparative Effects of Pilates Breathing and Pursed Lip Breathing on Chest Expension and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad
Summary
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a particular type of irreversible disease that may damage or obstruct airways and make it difficult to breath. This respiratiry condition may lead to shallow breathing. Breathing exercisers help to manage hyperventilation often seen in COPD patients. To handle respiratory complications patients are advised to practice breathing techniques along with pharmacological management
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 64 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
46
Start Date
2025-09-15
Completion Date
2026-02-01
Last Updated
2025-10-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Pilates Breathing Technique along with standard pharmacological management
Patients in this group will receive pilates breathing technique along with pharmacological management. A total 3 weeks protocol will be followed in which 2 seesions per week will be supervised by physiotherapist and 5 days at home. Pilates breathing will be performed in sitting or supine position. The patient will place a hand over the Lower Posterior rib Cage and inhale through the nose. While breathing they will actively contract the Transverse Abdominis (TrA) as if preparing for punch or holding in urine and engaging the pelvic floor muscles.
Pursed-lip breathing along with pharmacological management
Patient in this group will receive pursed-lip breathing along with pharmacological management. A total 3 weeks protocol will be followed in which 2 sessions per week will be supervised by physiotherapist and 5 days at home. The patient will sit comfortably with straight back and relaxed shoulders. They will inhale slowly through the nose, with a deep relaxed breath, and then exhale slowly through the pursed lips, as if blowing out a candle. The exhalation should take 2-3 times longer than inhalation. This breathing cycle will be repeated with a focus on slow and relaxed breathing. Pharmacological management: Patient will receive medications as per prescribed by pulmonologist
Locations (1)
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Islamabad, 44000
Rawalpindi, Pakistan