Comparison of Diaphragmatic Stretch Technique and Manual Diaphragm Release Technique on Diaphragmatic Excursion in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized Crossover Trial.

Aishwarya NairAlaparthi Gopal KrishnaShyam KrishnanSanthosh RaiR AnandVishak AcharyaPreetam Acharya

Published in: Pulmonary medicine (2019)

The diaphragmatic stretch technique and manual diaphragm release technique can be safely recommended for patients with clinically stable COPD to improve diaphragmatic excursion.

Keyphrases

mechanical ventilation
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
phase iii
lung function
intensive care unit
phase ii
acute respiratory distress syndrome
air pollution
placebo controlled
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
clinical evaluation