Mat Pilates With Paced Breathing Versus Diaphragmatic Breathing in Stage II Hypertension

This study is a randomized controlled trial conducted at the Physiotherapy Department of the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore. A total of 63 hypertensive patients will be screened from the Outpatient Department (OPD) after clinical diagnosis by a qualified medical specialist. Eligible participants who meet inclusion criteria and provide written informed consent will be enrolled using a non-probability purposive sampling technique. Participants will be randomly allocated into two parallel groups using a sealed envelope method to ensure allocation concealment. Participants in: Group A: Will receive mat Pilates exercises combined with paced breathing training. Group B: Will receive mat Pilates exercises combined with diaphragmatic breathing training. Both groups will undergo supervised intervention sessions three times per week on alternate days for a total duration of six weeks. Each session will last approximately 45-60 minutes. Outcome measures will be assessed at baseline and at the end of the six-week intervention period.