Effects of Pilate Versus Aerobic Exercises on Dyspnea , Functional Capacity and Anxiety Status in Patients With COPD

Summary

This study aims to compare the effects of Pilates, with its emphasis on proper breathing and muscle activation, and aerobic exercises, known for improving cardiovascular fitness, on dyspnea, anxiety, and functional capacity in COPD patients.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* The both male and female participants will be included in the study.
* The age of included participants will be 45-65 years old.
* Diagnosed COPD patients of stage 2-3 according to gold criteria (moderate)
* When the patients started the exercise program, they were stable, and none of them showed any clinical signs of neuromuscular or cardiovascular conditions that would prevent them from exercising.
* The selected participants are getting medical therapy with pulmonary medications.
* Those participants who will sign a written informed consent form will be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants who had recent abdominal and chest surgeries will be excluded.
* Patients having history of cardiac arrhythmias or potential ECG alterations,
* Patients who are unable to follow commands.
* Participants presented with severe neuro-musculoskeletal abnormalities.
* The chosen individuals were smokers or former smokers with a medical history of COPD; none of them exhibited any physiological or clinical signs of bronchial asthma.
* No involvement in a consistent workout regimen for a minimum of six months before the study's start.
* Those participants who are doing Yoga.

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