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Comparative Effects of Buteyko Versus Pilates Breathing Combined With McKenzie Neck Exercises on Lung Function and Chest Expansion in Asthmatic Patients With Forward Head Posture
Led by Foundation University Islamabad · Updated on 2025-12-17
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
23 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Asthma is characterized by airway inflammation and hyperinflation that flattens the diaphragm and increases reliance on accessory neck muscles. Chronic overuse shortens these muscles and promotes forward head posture (FHP), which in turn compromises rib-cage motion and respiratory mechanics. Correcting FHP alongside breathing retraining may therefore improve lung function and symptoms in asthma. This interventional, parallel-group study investigates the combined effects of McKenzie neck exercises with two different breathing approaches on lung function, chest expansion, posture, and quality of life in adults with asthma. Participants are allocated to two groups for a 4-week program: Group A performs McKenzie neck exercises plus Pilates-based breathing; Group B performs McKenzie neck exercises plus Buteyko breathing.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparative Effects of Buteyko Versus Pilates Breathing Combined With McKenzie Neck Exercises on Lung Function and Chest Expansion in Asthmatic Patients With Forward Head Posture
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age group 18-40 years
- Both males and females
- Clinically diagnosed with well-controlled asthma (Level 1 and Level 2) with forward head posture
- Not participated in any structured exercise program to improve lung function during the past 6 months
- Able to tolerate a combination exercise plan including Buteyko breathing/Pilates breathing and McKenzie neck exercises
You will not qualify if you...
- Level 3 and 4 asthma or status asthmaticus
- Any congenital deformity of the chest wall
- Any active infections such as fever or tuberculosis
- Contraindications to exercise testing or training
- Recent history of chest wall trauma
- Any abdominal or cardiothoracic surgery
- Psychiatric illness
- Unstable cardiopulmonary disease such as unstable angina, heart failure, or recent myocardial infarction
- Unstable blood pressure with systolic >140 mmHg or diastolic >90 mmHg
- Pregnancy
- Previous or concurrent participation in interventional programs
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Islamabad, 44000
Islamabad, Pakistan, 44000
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Research Team
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Arzoo Bashir Awan, DPT
CONTACT
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Sana Bashir, MS-CPPT
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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