Improvements of Shooting Performance in Adolescent Air Rifle Athletes After 6-Week Balance and Respiration Training Programs

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 552-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Han-Kyu Park ◽  
Dong-Woo Kim ◽  
Tae-Ho Kim
Keyword(s):  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Approach Method ◽  
Expiratory Flow ◽  
The Right ◽  
Internal Oblique ◽  
Air Rifle

Context: Several factors, such as balance and respiration training programs, have been identified as contributing to a shooting performance. However, little is known about the benefits of these programs on the shooting records of adolescent air rifle athletes. Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether balance and respiration training can contribute to the shooting performance required for adolescent air rifle shooting athletes. Design: Case-control study. Setting: Shooting range. Participants: A total of 21 adolescent air rifle athletes were recruited from the local school community and assigned to an experimental (n = 11; EG) or control (n = 10; CG) group. Intervention: The EG performed respiration and balance training for 30 minutes 3 times a week for 6 weeks, and the CG performed balance training only. Main Outcome Measures: Data were collected on the respiratory function, muscle activity, and shooting record before and after the 6-week intervention. Results: The forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expired volume in 1 second (FEV1), FEV1 as a percentage of FVC, peak expiratory flow, and maximum voluntary ventilation were significantly increased in the EG, and FEV1 as a percentage of FVC was significantly increased in the CG (P < .05). The FVC and peak expiratory flow postintervention were significantly different between the groups (P < .05). The activity of the right internal oblique (IO) and left IO muscles of the FVC were significantly different in the EG (P < .05). Within-group changes in right external oblique, right IO, and left IO of the maximum voluntary ventilation were significantly increased in the EG (P < .05). The right IO and left IO activity improved more significantly in the EG than CG (P < .05). There was no difference between the groups with respect to the shooting records. Conclusions: The clinical significance of this study is the balance and respiration training affected the respiration function capacity and muscle activity, but did not affect the shooting record. Nevertheless, these training are a potential approach method to improve athletes’ shooting record.

Smartphone addiction and the relationship with head and neck pain and electromiographic activity of masticatory muscles

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Fabiana Foltran Mescollotto ◽  
Érica Brito Gonçalves ◽  
Ester Moreira de Castro Carletti ◽  
Ana Beatriz Oliveira ◽  
Elisa Bizetti Pelai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Masticatory Muscles ◽  
Smartphone Addiction ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Smartphone Use ◽  
The Right

Background: Excessive use of smartphones may be associated with behavioral and physical health changes and might cause musculoskeletal alterations in the head and neck region. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of smartphone addiction in college students and its correlation with symptoms of head and neck pain and masticatory and trapezius muscle activity while resting, before and after smartphone use. Methods: Twenty university students participated in the study. They answered the Smartphone Addiction Scale and the Fonseca Anamnestic Index. Next, the participants were seated and prepared for electromyography through the placement of surface electrodes on the masseter, temporal, and trapezius muscles. Rest condition data were collected for 10 seconds before and after 30 minutes of smartphone use. Results: The results showed that 35% of the evaluated individuals were classified as smartphone addicted and 35% reported no head or neck pain in the previous 30 days. There was no association between smartphone use and head and neck pain. In the electromyography, there was an increase in RMS values after smartphone use in the right and left masseter muscles and the left trapezius. Conclusion: College students presented a high prevalence of smartphone addiction and head and neck pain, but these were not statistically associated. There was a change in muscle activity only in the right trapezius muscles before and after 30 minutes of smartphone use. These findings are contrary to the current belief that the use of smartphones correlates with pain in the neck region and changes in the electrical muscle activity, leading to fatigue in the cervical muscles.

scholarly journals Comparative evaluation of ventilatory function through pre and postoperative peak expiratory flow in patients submitted to elective upper abdominal surgery

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 165-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
CAIO FERNANDO CAVANUS SCHEEREN ◽  
JOSÉ JÚLIO SARAIVA GONÇALVES
Keyword(s):  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Inverse Correlation ◽  
Ventilatory Function ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Elective Surgical Procedures ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Expiratory Flow ◽  
Upper Abdominal ◽  
Upper Abdomen

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the ventilatory function by Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) in the immediate pre and postoperative periods of patients undergoing elective surgical procedures in the upper abdomen. Methods: we conducted a prospective cohort study including 47 patients admitted to the Hospital Regional de Mato Grosso do Sul from July to December 2014, who underwent elective surgeries of the upper abdomen, and submiited to spirometric evaluation and measurement of PEF immediately before and after surgery. Results: of the 47 patients, 22 (46.8%) were male and 25 (53.20%) female. The mean preoperative PEF was 412.1±91.7, and postoperative, 331.0±87.8, indicating significant differences between the two variables. Men had higher PEF values than women, both in the pre and postoperative periods. There was a reasonable inverse correlation between age and decreased PEF. Both situations showed statistical significance (p<0.001). The group of smokers had lower PEF values both before and after surgery. The group of patients with comorbidities (hypertension and/or diabetes) showed lower PEF values both pre and postoperatively (p=0.005). In both groups, surgery resulted in a significant decrease in PEF (p<0.001). The type of surgery performed and the type of anesthesia did not show significant differences. Conclusion: the variables most involved in decreased lung function were: advanced age, smoking and presence of comorbidities. However, there is no consistent evidence to suggest conducting routine spirometry in such patients.

Analysis of peak expiratory flow in musicians of a military band before and after spinal manipulative therapy

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 152
Author(s):  
Cristiano da Silva Pareja ◽  
Murilo Marinho Franco ◽  
Ana Paula Albuquerque Facchinato ◽  
Eliana Correia dos Santos ◽  
Djalma José Fagundes
Keyword(s):  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Spinal Manipulative Therapy ◽  
Military Band ◽  
Manipulative Therapy ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Expiratory Flow

scholarly journals NADI SHODHANA PRANAYAMA AND ITS IMPACT ON PARAMETERS OF CARDIOVASCULAR, PULMONARY, AND BRAIN FUNCTIONS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Shreyasi Vaksh ◽  
Dr. Mukesh Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Brain Functions ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Pressure Peak ◽  
Expiratory Flow ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms

Background: Practice of pranayama has been recognized to control cardiac autonomic status with an improvement in cardio-respiratory functions. Objective: To determine impact of Nadi-shodana pranayama practice for 20 minutes on heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, peak expiratory flow rate. Methods: Ninety normal healthy subjects aged between 17-20 years of first year MBBS course volunteered for this study out of total 150. Among them 40 were females and 50 were males. They did not have any previous training in Pranayama. All the selected physiological parameters were measured before and after performing ‘Nadi-shodhana Pranayama’. Epi-info 7 was used for analysis. Results: Following nadi-shodhana pranayama a significant decline in basal heart rate and systolic blood pressure was observed. Peak expiratory flow rate was significantly improved (P<0.01). No significant changes in respiratory and other cardiovascular parameters were seen. Conclusion: Nadi-shodhana Pranayama swiftly alters cardiopulmonary response. Further studies on a larger sample size need to illustrate the underlying mechanisms involved in this alteration. Keywords: Nadi-shodhana pranayama, heart rate, blood pressure, peak expiratory flow rate.

scholarly journals Comparison between Effect of Balloon Blowing Exercise (BBE) in Semi-Fowler (45 Degree), Upright & 90/90 Bridge with Ball Position on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Healthy Individuals

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 214-219
Author(s):  
Aditi Sanjay Pawaskar ◽  
Richa Bisen
Keyword(s):  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Upright Position ◽  
Mechanical Equipment ◽  
Healthy Individuals ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Expiratory Flow ◽  
Group B

Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate the Comparison between effects of balloon blowing exercise (BBE) in Semi Fowlers (45 degree), Upright & 90/90 Bridge with ball position on Peak expiratory flow rate in healthy individuals. Participants & Method: Participants were randomly assigned in respective groups to perform the balloon blowing activity. The exercise programs were conducted 30 minutes per day, 5 times a week for 4 weeks, Peak expiratory flow rate was measured with mechanical equipment called Peak Expiratory Flow Meter before and after the exercise program period. Results: Effectiveness of Semi fowlers position for Balloon blowing activity is significantly more than that of Upright and 90/90 Bridge Position with Ball on Peak expiratory flow rate pre and post values(p<0.005). Conclusion: With accordance to objectives, Comparison of Peak expiratory flow rate values in pre & post exercise in three positions shows that there is improvement of group A(Semi fowlers position)> Group C(90/90 Bridge with ball position)>Group B(Upright position) Keywords: Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), Balloon blowing exercise (BBE), Semi fowlers position, Upright position, 90/90 Bridge will ball position.

scholarly journals Comparison of peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) before and after physical exercise in obese and non-obese children

2009 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Febrina Z. Siregar ◽  
Gabriel Panggabean ◽  
Ridwan M. Daulay ◽  
Helmi M. Lubis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
Additional Stress ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Expiratory Flow

Background  Obesity  has  been  associated  with  respiratorycomplications  and  it  is  believed to reduce lung volume. Obesityimposes additional stress on  ventilation  during exercise  andmay even result in pulmonary function impairment. Exerciseinduced-bronchospasm has also been found in obese children.Lung function tests  can  be useful to confirm diagnosis, responseto therapy, or prediction of lung and respiratory diseases.  Thepeak  flow  meter  is  an  inexpensive, practical  way  to measure lungfunction, and  can  detect the early warning signs  of  a decrease inlung function.Objective  To  compare the peak expiratory  flow  rate (PEFR) beforeand after physical exercise in obese and non-obese primary schoolboys aged 6 to  12  years old.Methods  A quasi-experimental study using the one group pretest-posttest design was performed  on  30  obese children  (BMI  abovethe  95<h  percentile)  and  30 non-obese children  (BMI  betweenthe  5<h  - 85'h percentile) using a mini-Wright peak  flow  meterto evaluate the PEFR before  and  after eight minutes  of  physicalexercise. Height, weight, body mass index,  and  physical statuswere determined before testing.Results  The  PEFR before  and  after exercise were 14.80 for obesechildren and 9.76 for non-obese children.  The  mean value forPEFR between obese and non-obese children was significantlydifferent  (P<0.05).Conclusion  The  PEFR for obese children  is  significantly lowerthan  non  obese children  even  before physical exercise.

Effect of Abdominal Curls on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) in Middle Age Females

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 62-66
Author(s):  
Shweta Modi ◽  
Sweety Shah
Keyword(s):  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Middle Age ◽  
Abdominal Muscle ◽  
Abdominal Muscles ◽  
Normal Person ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Expiratory Flow ◽  
Upper Abdominal

Background: The lifestyle and pollution has direct impact on the respiratory system in patients as well as normal individuals. Abdominal muscles are expiratory muscles which help in forceful expiration. It was assumed that abdominal muscle exercises improve the strength of abdominal muscles. Objective: The aim of this study was to see the influence of abdominal muscle exercises on peak expiratory flow rate in middle-aged women. Any normal person may benefit from abdominal muscle exercises to increase peak expiratory flow rate, which enhances quality of life. Methods: Experimental study included 15 females between age 35-55 years randomly selected as per inclusion and exclusion criteria. They performed upper abdominal strengthening exercises (abdominal curls- 10 repetitions) for 15 days consecutively. Outcome measure used was PEFR measured before and after intervention. Peak Flow Meter device was used in this study to measure Peak Expiratory Flow Rate. Paired ‘t’ test was used to analyze the data. Results: Data of 15 subjects were analyzed. After 15 days of abdominal muscle exercises, the results revealed a highly significant increase in Peak Expiratory Flow Rate. Conclusion: Abdominal muscle exercises enhanced Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in middle age females Key words: Abdominal muscle exercises, Peak Expiratory Flow Rate, middle age females.

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