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SHORT TERM EFFECT OF ACUPUNCTURE-TENS ON LUNG FUNCTIONS AND DYSPNEA FOR SUBJECTS WITH MODERATE COPD

Vinod Babu .K; Akshata Akalwadi; Sai Kumar .N; Mansi Dilipkumar Brahmbhatt · 2015 · International Journal of Physiotherapy

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Abstract

Background: Acupuncture TENS is used to improve pain instead of invasive acupuncture. Acupuncture shown to improve dyspnoea and lung functions in COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) patients. The purpose of the study is to determine Short term effectiveness of Acupuncture-TENS in reducing dyspnea and improving lung functions for subjects with moderate COPD. Method: An experimental study design, selected 30 geriatric subjects with COPD randomized 15 subjects into each Study and Control group. Study group received Acu-TENS for 45 minutes for total 5 sessions, while control group receive

Abstract by Vinod Babu .K; Akshata Akalwadi; Sai Kumar .N; Mansi Dilipkumar Brahmbhatt, International Journal of Physiotherapy (2015) — licensed CC BY 4.0.

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Metadata source: DOAJ · DOI 10.15621/ijphy/2015/v2i5/78246