Effectiveness of PNF stretch of pectoralis major muscle on pulmonary function in COPD patients

N Siva Jyothi; P Senthil Selvam; Md. Ahmedullah; Kumar G Yatheendra; S S Subramanian; Jibi Paul

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v6nS1.8464

Authors

Siva Jyothi N
sivajyothimpt@gmail.com
Research Scholar, School of Physiotherapy, VELS University, Chennai. & Associate Professor, Department of cardio and pulmonary Physiotherapy, Durgabai Deshmukh College of Physiotherapy, DDMS (AMS), Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Senthil Selvam P Principal/ HOD School of Physiotherapy, VELS University, Chennai
Md. Ahmedullah Master of physiotherapy, Durgabai Deshmukh College of Physiotherapy, Hyderabad, Telangana
Kumar G Yatheendra Vice Principal, Susruta Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Subramanian S S Principal, Sree Balaji College of Physiotherapy, Chennai- 600100, Tamilnadu, India
Jibi Paul Professor/ Research Supervisor, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

Keywords:

Neurophysiological Facilitation, Pectoralis Major, Hold Relax, Chest Expansion, Pulmonary Function

Abstract

COPD is a common and a progressive disorder that is characterised by respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation due to the abnormalities of the airway or alveoli. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique can increase the contractive capacity of muscles. The study aimed at assessing the effect of Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretch of pectoralis major muscle on chest expansion and pulmonary function values in COPD patients. Methods: hold relax PNF of pectoralis major muscle was given for a duration of 6 weeks on the particpants who are met with inclusion and exclusion criteria. Chest expansion was measured at axillary level and xiphisternal level, FEV1, FVC and FEV1/FVC were measured pre and the post intervention. Results: statistical analysis was done using paired t test (p<0.05). the results of the study shows that there is increase in the chest expansion at axillary level and xiphisternal level and increase in the FEV1/FVC ratio following 6 weeks of hold relax PNF stretch of pectoralis major in COPD patients. Conclusion: the study concludes that with hold relax PNF stretch there is increase in chest expansion and pulmonary function values.

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