Effects of Resistive Diaphragmatic Training on the Pulmonary Functions in patients with Chronic Stroke

Background: Stroke is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. It a cerebrovascular disease, characterized by decreased blood supply to brain tissues. known that patients with stroke have respiratory muscle weakness. Aim: To evaluate effects Resistive Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises on pulmonary functions in chronic stroke. Method: A randomized controlled trial was conducted. 20 subjects were recruited based inclusion exclusion criteria allocated Group B. Assessment Pulmonary Functions undertaken Digital incentive Spirometer. received treatment Incentive B Spirometer training also inspiratory Muscle (IMT), Exercises. 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks given each patient. The two groups reassessed after treatment. Follow up taken completion Data analyzed using SPSS 21. Results: There statistically significant change within both VC, FVC, PEF, SPO2 FEV1 FEV1/FVC p- value < 0.05. Both effective but along technique showed more improvement. Conclusion: breathing exercises found better than simple spirometer improving functions. Resistance through Thera bands at sternal costal level results. results VC FEV. These techniques if incorporated early rehabilitation protocol patient helps discharge. Key words: Stroke, Inspiratory training, diaphragmatic