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

Table 3

Comparison of Diaphragmatic Excursion before and after the Manual Diaphragm Release Technique.

	Right (in cms)				Left (in cms)
Midclavicular Line	Pre	Post	Difference	p<0.05	Pre	Post	Difference	p<0.05
	2.56 ± 0.56	2.78 ± 0.52	0.24 ± 0.20	0.001	2.57 ± 0.54	2.84 ± 0.59	0.26 ± 0.28	0.002
Midaxillary Line	Pre	Post	Difference	p<0.05	Pre	Post	Difference	p<0.05
	2.74 ± 0.63	2.98 ± 0.62	0.22 ± 0.20	0.001	2.69 ± 0.63	2.95 ± 0.55	0.29 ± 0.18	0.001

Note: is highly significant.