Buteyko vs Pilates Breathing for Asthma Management
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
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N/AInterventional Study
Asthma
No Placebo Group
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 40
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
22 (estimated)
Sponsor
Foundation University Islamabad · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults aged 18 to 40 who have asthma that is well controlled. Participants will practice two different breathing techniques alongside neck exercises for four weeks to see which approach helps improve breathing and posture.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you outSevere asthmaCongenital chest wall deformityActive infectionPsychiatric illnessRecent traumaSurgeryPregnancy
You may be able to join if
I am between 18 and 40 years old.
I have been diagnosed with asthma.
My asthma is well controlled.
I have forward head posture.
I have not done any structured exercise for lung function in the last 6 months.
I can handle a combination of breathing exercises and neck exercises.
You may not be able to join if
I have severe asthma or status asthmaticus.
I have a congenital deformity of my chest wall.
I have an active infection like fever or TB.
I have any reasons that prevent me from exercising.
I have had chest wall trauma recently.
I have had any abdominal or chest surgery.
I have a psychiatric illness.
I am pregnant.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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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. T…
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.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age group 18-40years
* Both males and females
* Individuals clinically diagnosed with asthma that is well controlled (Level 1 and Level 2) with FHP
* Not participated in any structured exercise regime for improving lung function during the past 6 months.
* Individuals well tol…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age group 18-40years
* Both males and females
* Individuals clinically diagnosed with asthma that is well controlled (Level 1 and Level 2) with FHP
* Not participated in any structured exercise regime for improving lung function during the past 6 months.
* Individuals well tolerated with a current exercise plan of combination exercises. (Buteyko breathing/Pilate breathing and McKenzie neck exercises
Exclusion Criteria:
* -Level 3 and 4 asthma or status asthmatics.
* Any congenital deformity of the chest wall
* Any active infections like fever, TB
* Those with any contraindication to exercise testing or training.
* Recent history of any chest wall trauma
* Any abdominal or cardio thoracic surgery
* Any psychiatric illness
* Unstable Cardiopulmonary disease i.e. unstable angina, heart failure, recent MI.
* Unstable hemodynamic parameters (arterial pressure \>140mmhg systolic and \>90mmhg for diastolic
* Pregnancy
* Previous or parallel participation in interventional programs.
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