Pre and Post Effect of Segmental Breathing on Vital Signs by Six Minute Walk Test among Healthy Males and Females

Abstract

To find out the effectiveness of segmental breathing on vital signs by six-minute walk test among healthy male and females. In this study, 30 subjects were participated. Participant had been confirmed that they fulfill inclusion and exclusion criterion of the study. Study was performed at the Integral university.30 subject was randomly assigned in this study. Start from assessment of the subjects and vitals checkup and then proceed by 6-minute walk test then again measure vitals and give segmental breathing and rest for 10 minutes then again repeat the procedure of six-minute walk test with pre and post vital measure. The study indicated that the result represents that there has been significant improvement in post segmental breathing 6MWT and also there is significant decrease in rate of perceive exertion by Borg scale. The study concluded that segmental breathing is effective on vitals. There has been significant improvement in after segmental breathing 6MWT and also there is significant decrease in rate of perceive exertion by Borg scale. Key words: Six-minute walk test (SMWT), segmental breathing. Vital signs, Borg Scale.