Research Article
Effects of Muscle Energy Technique and Joint Manipulation on Pulmonary Functions, Mobility, Disease Exacerbations, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: A Quasiexperimental Study
Table 2
Dependent variable data, AM (LL-UL) and GM at baseline and postintervention, Wilcoxon signed-rank test values, and Cohen’s values.
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Significant (). AM: arithmetic mean; LL: lower limit; UL: upper limit; GM: geometric mean; FEV1: forced expiratory volume in one second; FVC: forced vital capacity; MBDS: modified Borg dyspnea scale; BODE: body mass index, airflow obstruction, dyspnea, and exercise; mMRC: modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scale; SpO2: peripheral capillary oxygen saturation; CAT: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease evaluation test. |