Assessing the Impact of Manual Therapy Techniques on the Diaphragm and Deep Trunk Muscle Exercises for Stabilisation and Level of Pain in the Lumbar Spine of COPD Patients
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Introduction: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide. Its main symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, sputum retention and reduced exercise tolerance. Over 80% of patients also experience pain, most frequently reported in the chest, limbs and lower back. There is also a weakening of the respiratory muscles and dysfunction in the diaphragm, which is not only an inspiratory muscle but also a component of the muscles responsible for body stabilisation.
Source: Rehabilitacja Medyczna
Authors: Anna Olbrych, Tomasz Włoch, Elżbieta Szczygieł
Institution: University of Physical Culture in Kraków
Language: English
Subfield: Pharmacology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413994698