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COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF PERCUSSION THERAPY AND VIBRATION THERAPY ON PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTS IN PATIENT WITH CHRONIC BRONCHITIS

Alizah Mudassar, Syed Sher Azam Shah, Gul Andama, Ayesha Javed, Rabia Shafiq, Talliya Naz, Maira Tamkeen, Sidra Shinwari

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ABSTRACT:

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of percussion therapy and vibration therapy on pulmonary function in patients of chronic bronchitis.

Methods: This Quasi-experimental study included 42 patients between age 35-65 years with chronic bronchitis. Pregnant, lactating and patients with uncontrolled medical conditions were excluded from the study. Participants were divided into two groups: 21 received percussion therapy and 21 received vibration therapy. Pulmonary function tests, including FEV1, FVC, and FEV1: FVC. were measured before and after applying therapy. Therapy was applied for 1 minute with rest interval of 30 seconds. This whole procedure was done for 5 minutes

Results: Statistical tests indicated an increase in FVC by 0.8L post-therapy in both groups, with varying FEV1 values and no significant inter-group difference. Mean ranks for vibration and percussion therapy differed by 10 points pre- and post-treatment.

Conclusion: The findings of this study showed that patients receiving percussion therapy showed better results as compared to that receiving vibration therapy.

Key Words: Chronic bronchitis, forced expiratory volume, forced vital capacity, percussion therapy and vibration therapy.