Effects of UE Aerobic Exercise on Exercise Capacity and PA in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) focused on measuring Upper Extremity Aerobic Exercise Training;, ; Exercise Capacity; Rehabilitation
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patient diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension. Both the sex was considered. Age range from 35 to 60 years. Patients who were stable. Patient under optimal medical therapy for at least three months before participating in this study Willing to participate in study (13). Exclusion Criteria: Patient with cognitive disorders. Patient with orthopedic or neurological diseases. acute infection or pneumonia Patient with class IV heart failure. Patient with acute infection or pneumonia.
Sites / Locations
- National hospital and Ittefaq hospital in Lahore
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
upper extremity aerobic exercises
active alternating movements for the upper limbs a
The treatment group patients will perform upper extremity aerobic exercises by using an arm ergometer under the supervision of a physiotherapist. Training intensity will adjust according to 50 80 % of max HR or intensity of dyspnea to 4 points on modified Borg scale (MBS) for at least 15 45 min,3 times/week over 6 weeks.
The control group patients will perform functional active alternating movements for the upper limbs at home involving three sets with 10 repetitions and a rest interval between 1- and 2-minute. Intervention will be for 3 times a week or 6 weeks.