Resistive Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise With Pursed Lips Breathing Exercise in Sub-acute Stroke Patients

Inclusion Criteria * Age 40-65 years * Onset of ischemic stroke in first two week * First episode of unilateral stroke with hemiparesis during previous 12 months * Patient with no serious cognitive deficits i-e mini-mental state examination (score \>22) ability to understand, perform and follow simple verbal instructions * Functional ambulation category (FAC) \>3 * 6 min walk test distance should be \>200 m Exclusion Criteria: * Known case of cardiopulmonary disease, BP \> 180/100 mmHg twice in 24 hours * Known case of neurological disease other than stroke, Known case of orthopedic disease i-e funnel chest, rib fractures or any other orthopedic deformity * Medication that would influence metabolic or cardiorespiratory responses to exercise Impaired level of consciousness, Evidence of gross cognitive impairment.