Comparison of Effects of Flutter Device versus Autogenic Drainage on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate, Oxygen Saturation, Respiratory Rate and Pulse Rate in COPD Patients
Journal: Journal of Novel Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation (Vol.2, No. 2)Publication Date: 2015-12-31
Authors : Shabnam Jahan Lokender Kumar; Faizan Ahmed;
Page : 044-050
Keywords : COPD; PEP technique; Autogenic Drainage; PEFR; SpO2; Respiratory rate and pulse rate;
Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate the effects of short term treatment of Flutter device and Autogenic Drainage (AD) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods: Thirty male and female COPD patients were randomly assigned into two groups, were trained for the intervention, and then the intervention was performed by them. Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), Arterial Oxygen saturation (SpO2), Respiratory rate and Pulse rate were measured pre and post. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the groups. Within group analysis showed that both the treatments were equally effective in improving the dependent variables.
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