Table 2.

List of practices for the control group (physiotherapy based life style modification program).

Module	Duration	Physiotherapy based life style modification program
1	Pre-op day to 6 weeks	Breathing practices
		Physiotherapy exercises for wrist, back of hand, elbows, neck, back and legs
2	6 weeks to 6 months	Breathing exercises – Inhale through the nose and exhale forcibly through the mouth
		Breathing through lung exerciser
		Additional Physiotherapy exercises for wrist, back of hand, elbows, neck, Back, legs, Shoulder rotation, slow side bending, knee cap tightening
		Supine rest
3	6 months to 12 months	Additional Physiotherapy exercises
		Standing position practices
		Sit-ups, Hip rotation, Knee rotation, Forward drill,
		Backward drill, Sideward drill, Full arm rotation,
		Free walking,
		Sitting in a chair –
		Chakki chalana, Ankle bending, Toe Bending,
		Leg spread exercises with support - sideways, front and back
		Supine rest