The efficacy of manual therapy (Chuna) for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Protocol for a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a challenging disease whose prevalence has increased over the last decades. Non-pharmacological therapies such as pulmonary rehabilitation occupy a core position in patient management. Among these therapies, manual therapy reduces symptoms and increases exercise capacity targeting musculoskeletal problems. Chuna, a traditional Korean manual therapy, has improved pulmonary disorders in clinical practice but unfortunately has not had its effects reported. This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of manual therapy, focused on the use of Chuna in the management of COPD patients.

Methods

The following databases will be used in this study: MEDLINE via PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of

SUBMITTER: Roh JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7478514 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature