NCT06736145

Cervical Nags Effect on Accessory Muscles

Effects of Cervical Nags on Accessory Muscles in Patients With Copd

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 36 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The aim of this work is to record changes on accessory muscles especially sternocleidomastoid and scalene after applying cervical NAGs in COPD patients.

Detailed description

Natural gliding movements in the spine, known as apophyseal glides, occur during breathing. These movements are believed to be important for maintaining good posture and flexibility in the spine. In COPD patients, the muscles that support the spine, like the scalene and SCM, can become tight and strained due to labored breathing. This tightness can lead to neck and shoulder pain. While studies suggest that natural apophyseal glides improve spinal mobility, accessory muscle flexibility and reduce pain, there is room for further research on COPD patients, especially in Pakistan.

Conditions

• COPD

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-05-01
• Primary completion: 2025-04-30
• Completion: 2025-04-30
• First posted: 2024-12-16
• Last updated: 2024-12-16

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan