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| Paper Title: | IMMIDIATE EFFECT OF STERNOCLEIDOMASTOID RELEASE ALONG WITH BREATHING EXERCISES ON DYSPNEA, PEFR AND FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY IN PATIENTS WITH COPD: A PRE AND POST EXPERIMENTAL STUDY. |
| Authors Name: | Dr. Disha Prakash Mehta , Dr. Saumi Rakesh Sinha |
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| Published Paper Id: | IJRTI2604282 |
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| Abstract: | Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is characterized by persistent airflow limitation, increased work of breathing, and overuse of accessory respiratory muscles such as the sternocleidomastoid (SCM). This overactivity contributes to dyspnea, reduced peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), and decreased functional capacity. Manual release of the SCM muscle combined with breathing exercises may provide immediate relief by improving respiratory mechanics. Materials and Methods: An experimental study was conducted on 10 patients diagnosed with COPD, who were randomly divided into two groups: an experimental group (n = 5) and a control group (n = 5). Baseline assessment of dyspnea using the Modified Borg Scale, PEFR using a peak flow meter, and functional capacity using the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) was performed for both groups. The experimental group received sternocleidomastoid (SCM) release along with breathing exercises (diaphragmatic and pursed-lip breathing), while the control group received only breathing exercises. The intervention was administered in a single session. Outcome measures were reassessed immediately after the intervention. Data were analyzed using paired and unpaired t-tests, with the level of significance set at p < 0.05. Results: The experimental group showed a greater reduction in dyspnea and improvement in PEFR and 6MWT distance compared to the control group. The control group also demonstrated improvements, but the changes were less marked than those observed in the experimental group. Conclusion: Sternocleidomastoid release combined with breathing exercises produces superior immediate improvements in dyspnea, PEFR, and functional capacity compared to breathing exercises alone in patients with COPD. This combined approach may be beneficial as an adjunct to pulmonary rehabilitation. |
| Keywords: | COPD, sternocleidomastoid release, breathing exercises, dyspnea, PEFR, functional capacity. |
| Cite Article: | "IMMIDIATE EFFECT OF STERNOCLEIDOMASTOID RELEASE ALONG WITH BREATHING EXERCISES ON DYSPNEA, PEFR AND FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY IN PATIENTS WITH COPD: A PRE AND POST EXPERIMENTAL STUDY.", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2456-3315, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.c57-c63, April-2026, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2604282.pdf |
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