RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL
Cervical Nags Effect on Accessory Muscles
Effects of Cervical Nags on Accessory Muscles in Patients With Copd
About This Trial
The aim of this work is to record changes on accessory muscles especially sternocleidomastoid and scalene after applying cervical NAGs in COPD patients.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
- 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.
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
- 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
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 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 Criteria:
* 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
Treatments Being Tested
OTHER
Traditional 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.
OTHER
Mulligan 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