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Effects of Liuzijue Exercise Versus Tai Chi Chuan Exercise in Asthma

NCT06426849 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2024-09-04

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Summary

To analyze either Liuzijue exercise or Tai Chi Chuan exercise is effective in improving dyspnea index and pulmonary function in patients with asthma. In the general population, the rate of asthma is increasing day by day because of environmental and occupational risk factors which is becoming a burden. It causes shortness of breath, decreases lung volume, and disturbs quality of life. This study aims to improve dyspnea index, lung volume and quality of life of the patients with asthma.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Liuzijue Exercise

LiuzijueExercise includes inhalation and exhalation through various mouth patterns to manage and control the rise and fall of the breath in the body. It is performed by delivering 6 distinct sounds, (xū,hē, hū sī, chuī, and xī) through termination along with comparing body activities. The following are 6-8 vital parts of body movements: 1. Swaying and twisting 2. Hip rotations 3. Arm movements 4. Knee bends 5. Foot pivots 6. Spine elongation 7. Hand gestures 8. Breath synchronization Frequency: 1 session per day for a week Intensity:In first week 1 set of Luizijue exercise will be performed then progressively increase to 4 sets till 6th week . Total Time for Session; 40 minutes Warm-up Time: 10 minutes with pursed lip breathing Cool Down Time: 10 minutes with upper body gentle stretching. Exercise Duration: 20 minutes for Luizijue Exercise.

OTHER

Tai Chi Chuan Exercise

Tai Chi Chuan Exercise combines deep diaphragmatic breathing and relaxation with many fundamental postures. Names of the 10 Movements in Sequence 1. Commencing Form 2. Repulsing the Monkey 3. Brush Knee 4. Parting the Horse's Mane 5. Cloud Hands 6. Golden Cockerel Standing on the Left, then the Right 7. Kick Out Right, Kick Out Left 8. Grasping the Bird's Tail 9. Cross Hands or Embrace the Tiger 10. Closing Form Frequency: 3 sessions / week Intensity: Initially each posture will be performed 3 times then progressively leads to 6 or 10 reps according to patient tolorance. Total Time for Session; 40 minutes Warm-up Time: 10 minutes with pursed lip breathing Cool Down Time: 10 minutes with upper body gentle stretching. Exercise Duration: 20 minutes for Tai Chi Chuan Exercise.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Mehwish Waseem, MSPT-CPPT · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-02-15
Primary Completion
2024-08-15
Completion
2024-08-15

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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