Effects of MDRT vs CEE on Pulmonary Functions, Chest Expansion and Asthma Control in Asthma Patients

Effects of Manual Diaphragmatic Release Technique Versus Chest Wall Expansion Exercises on Pulmonary Function, Chest Wall Expansion and Asthma Control in Patients With Asthma

To determine the effects of manual diaphragmatic release technique (MDRT) versus chest wall expansion exercises on pulmonary function, chest wall expansion and asthma control in patients with asthma.

Patients who will meet the inclusion criteria will be recruited by convenient sampling technique and allocated to groups by simple randomization process by sealed opaque enveloped labeled as A for Group A and B for group B. At the beginning of the study, a formal educational session, lasting about 30 minutes will be given by the physiotherapist dealing with the treatment/interventions.

Group A: It will receive MDRT and generalized body stretching. Group B: It will receive Chest Expansion Exercises and generalized body stretching.

Frequency of patient's visit will be tailored with minimum of 2-3 visits per week for 4 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• • Medically diagnosed asthma patients.

  • Aged 35-60 years.
  • Patient should be non-smoker or ex-smoker for last 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• • Patients having other cardiac or respiratory diseases.

  • Patient having thoracic or abdominal surgeries.
  • Pregnancy and uncontrolled hemodynamic parameters.
  • Inability of Patient to understand instruction due to mental disorder.