The Immediate effect of Chest Mobilization Technique on Oxygen Saturation in Patients of COPD with Restrictive Impairment Parmar Dharmesh1,*, Bhise Anjali2 1Lecturer, Ahmedabad Physiotherapy College, Gujarat 2Principal, Govt. Physiotherapy College, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat *Corresponding author: Dharmesh G Parmar (PT) 164/Samratnagar-2, C.T.M. Cross Road, Amraiwadi, Ahmedabad-380026, Gujarat, Contact No.: 09998401848
Online published on 19 June, 2015. Abstract Objective of Study To improve the Oxygen Saturation in patients of COPD with restrictive impairment by chest mobilization tech.. Background Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a primary lung disease but as it advances, there is restriction in chest wall mobility which decreases pulmonary functions and Oxygen saturation of lung. So purpose of this study is to assess the immediate effect of Chest Mobilization on improving the Oxygen Saturation. Materials and Method An Experimental study was conducted on 30 COPD patients having vital capacity <80%, to assess the pre and post differences in SpO2 by applying chest mobilization technique: Rib rotation, Chest wall rotation, Lateral flexion of chest wall, Chest wall extension and Pectoralis major muscle stretching. Result For within group analysis, comparison of data for SpO2 values were done using paired t test and for between groups analysis, comparison of data for SpO2 values were done using unpaired t test. Statistical analysis showed that there was significant improvement in SpO2 after application of chest mobilization technique. Conclusion It can be concluded from the present study that Chest Wall mobilization has significant effect on Oxygen saturation in COPD patient who is having restrictive impairment of chest wall in later stage of disease. Top Keywords Chest Mobilization, COPD, Oxygen Saturation (SpO2). Top |