Comparative Effects of Buteyko Versus Pilates Breathing Combined With McKenzie Neck Exerci
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 br
| Condition(s) | Asthma |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | 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 exerci |
| Who can participate | 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. unstabl |
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Foundation University Islamabad |
| Locations | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Start date | 2025-08-20 |
| NCT ID | NCT07289789 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07289789 |