Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

  • Protocol: Percussion and Vibration Therapy
  • Conclusion: Percussion and vibration therapy may help improve lung function, reduce dyspnea, and improve quality of life in COPD patients.
  • Source: Gosselink, R., De Vos, J., van den Heuvel, S. P., & Segers, J. (2011). Manual therapy in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, 31(2), 67-75.