Comparison of Diaphragmatic Stretch Technique and Manual Diaphragm Release Technique on Diaphragmatic Excursion in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized Crossover Trial

Table 2

Comparison of Diaphragmatic Excursion before and after Diaphragmatic Stretch Technique.

	Right Side (in cms)				Left Side (in cms)
Midclavicular Line	Pre	Post	Difference	P <0.05	Pre	Post	Difference	P<0.05
	2.56 ± 0.56	2.86 ± 0.59	0.29 ± 0.21	0.001	2.57 ± 0.54	2.79 ± 0.52	0.24 ± 0.24	0.004
Midaxillary Line	Pre	Post	Difference	P <0.05	Pre	Post	Difference	P<0.05
	2.74 ± 0.63	2.95 ± 0.70	0.25 ± 0.20	0.003	2.69 ± 0.63	2.85 ± 0.6	0.35 ± 0.25	0.312

Note: is highly significant.