scholarly journals Efficacy of chest expansion resistance exercise on respiratory function, trunk control and dynamic balance in patients with chronic stroke: A Comparative study.

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shruti Prabhakaran Nair ◽  
Shailesh Satyanarayana Gardas ◽  
Rukaiya Mithaiwala
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Conventional Therapy ◽  
Respiratory Function ◽  
Respiratory Muscle ◽  
Chronic Stroke ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Respiratory Muscle Strength ◽  
Trunk Control ◽  
Chest Expansion ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract Background Motor impairments caused by stroke result in impaired diaphragmatic and respiratory muscle function, changes in thoracic biomechanics on the hemiparetic side ultimately resulting in decreased efficiency of lung ventilation. This study aimed to examine the efficacy of chest expansion resistance exercise (CERE) on respiratory function, trunk control ability, and balance in patients with chronic stoke. Following a purposive sampling, thirty-five patients with chronic stroke were randomly allocated into two groups, i.e., the experimental group receiving CERE with conventional therapy and the control group receiving conventional therapy alone. Both the groups received therapy four times per week for a period of four weeks (total 16 sessions). Following assessments were done before and after treatment in both the groups: chest expansion ( axillary, nipple, xiphisternal levels) using measure tape, respiratory muscle strength using micro-respiratory pressure meter, trunk control using the Trunk Impairment Scale, and balance using mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test. Results Both groups had 17 participants each (n = 34, drop-outs = 1) consisting of 12 males and 5 females having a mean age of 56.5 ± 12.98 years and 59.7 ± 10.2 years, respectively. Intra-group analysis showed a statistically significant increase in mean values of chest expansion, respiratory muscle strength, trunk control ability, and balance in the experimental group whereas the control group showed improvement only in trunk control ability and balance. Inter-group comparison revealed a better improvement in all the outcome variables in experimental group compared to the control group. Conclusions Based on these results, this study proved that CERE was more effective in improving respiratory function, trunk control, and balance in patients with chronic stroke.

scholarly journals Effect of respiratory muscle strengthening on rowing performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Angage Dilani Priyashanthi Perera ◽  
Anoja Ariyasinghe ◽  
Anula Kariyawasam
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Respiratory Muscle ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Respiratory Muscle Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Respiratory Muscle Strength ◽  
Respiratory Muscle Fatigue ◽  
Rowing Performance ◽  
Rowing Ergometer ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: Respiratory muscle training (RMT) has been proposed as a beneficial means of improving respiratory muscle strength (RMS) and respiratory muscle fatigue (RMF) in athletes. Aims and Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a 12-week specific RMT program on the RMS, RMF and rowing ergometer performance in highly- trained rowers. Materials and Methods: Twenty professional rowers aged 20-35 years were recruited for the study during the competitive period and randomly grouped into an experimental (n=11) or control (n=9) group. Baseline measurements of maximal inspiratory and expiratory mouth pressures were obtained with a portable handheld mouth pressure meter while performance was assessed by 2000m and 5000m rowing ergometer machine. Subsequently rowers in the experimental group were prescribed a novel RMT program comprising of specific breathing and abdominal muscle exercises while the control group was prescribed a “general exercise program” for non- respiratory muscles for a 12-week period. RMF was assessed by calculating the difference between the pre-exercise and post-exercise mouth pressures. Results: Respiratory muscle strength improved overtime in the experimental and the control group following the respective training programs (p<0.05) with the experimental group showing higher RMS and lower RMF. However, there were no statistically significant differences in RMS and RMF between the two groups (P>0.05). More importantly, rowing ergometer performance improved significantly in the experimental group compared to the control (p<0.01). Conclusion: The results suggest that the novel RMT program had a significant effect in improving rowing performance, although the effect on RMS and RMF was not significant.

scholarly journals FRI0613-HPR THE EFFECTS OF PILATES TRAINING ON RESPIRATORY MUSCLE STRENGHT IN PATIENTS WITH ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 912.1-912
Author(s):  
S. Baglan Yentur ◽  
D. C. Saraç ◽  
F. Sarİ ◽  
N. G. Tore ◽  
H. Satiş ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Ankylosing Spondylitis ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Respiratory Muscle ◽  
Vital Capacity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Respiratory Muscle Strength ◽  
Chest Expansion ◽  
And Control

Background:Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a chronic, inflammatory rheumatic disease that effects primarily axial spine. Reduction in flexibility and mobility is important factors that can cause muscle weakness, impairment quality of life, reduction of exercise tolerance and pulmonary capacity with the progression of AS.Objectives:The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of pilates exercises on mobility, quality of life and respiratory muscle strength in patients with AS.Methods:Forty patients with AS were randomly divided into two groups as pilates group and control group. Pilates group was performed pilates exercises and control group performed conventional exercises at home for 8 weeks, 3 days a week. Main outcome measures were maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), maximal expiratory pressure (MEP). Secondary outcome measures were Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), Forced expiratory volume in one second/Forced Vital Capacity (FEV1/FVC), chest expansion, Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI) and Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (ASQoL), 6 minutes walk test (6MWT). All participants were assessed by a blind assessor before and after the study.Results:Thirty-six AS patients (n=19 in the pilates group, n= 17 in the control group) completed the study. In the pilates group, respiratory muscle strength, FEV1/FVC, chest expansion, BASDAI, BASMI, ASQoL and 6MWT showed significant improvements at 8thweek (p<0.05), while inspiratory muscle strength, FEV1/FVC, chest expansion and 6MWT showed significant improvements in the control group at 8thweek compared to baseline (p<0.05). Although the pilates group had better outcomes for all parameters compared to the control group, significant differences were only observed in MIP and MEP.Conclusion:Pilates method is an effective method for improving respiratory parameters, spinal mobility, disease activity and quality of life. Additionally, pilates training is found to be superior compared to conventional exercise training in improving respiratory muscle strength.References:[1] Sampaio-Barros PD, Cerqueira EMF, Rezende SM, Maeda L, Conde RA, Zanardi VA et al. Pulmonary involvement in ankylosing spondylitis. Clinical rheumatology. 2007;26(2):225-30.[2] Ozdem OY, Inanici F, Hascelik Z. Reduced vital capacity leads to exercise intolerance in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine. 2011;47(3):391-7.[3] Altan L, Korkmaz N, Dizdar M, Yurtkuran M. Effect of Pilates training on people with ankylosing spondylitis. Rheumatology international. 2012;32(7):2093-9.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

Heart Rate Variability And Respiratory Muscle Strength In Patients With Type Ii Diabetes Practicing Pilates: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samara Sousa Vasconcelos Gouveia ◽  
Guilherme Pertinni de Morais Gouveia ◽  
Leydnaya Maria Souza ◽  
Bruno Cunha da Costa ◽  
Gustavo Henrique Melo Sousa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Heart Rate Variability ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Normal Distribution ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Respiratory Muscle ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Respiratory Muscle Strength

Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the effect of a Pilates protocol on respiratory muscle strength and heart rate variability (HRV) in patients with type 2 diabetes. Method: A randomized clinical trial (RBR-2gc2qj) was conducted with a type 2 diabetic target population. Patients practiced the Pilates protocol for 8 weeks, with two visits per week. The variables tested were maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP), maximum expiratory pressure (MEP), and HRV (time and frequency domains). All variables were tested for normal distribution. Using SPSS 21.0, analysis of variance was performed for variables with normal distribution, and the Wilcoxon and Friedman tests were used for variables that did not show a normal distribution, with a 5% significance level. Results: Forty-four participants were included in the study (intervention group: 22; control group: 22; mean age: 61.23 ± 8.49 years), most of whom were female (77.3%), married or in a consensual union (59.1%), had complete literacy (31.8%), and had an average body mass index of 26.96 ± 4.35 kg/m2. There were no significant differences in MIP and MEP before and after the protocol between the intervention and control groups. Regarding HRV, there were significant differences in autonomic modulation, especially between the moments before and during exercise and between the moments during and after exercise; however, it was not possible to determine which system (sympathetic or parasympathetic) is most involved in these changes. Conclusion: The exercise protocol based on the Pilates method did not alter respiratory muscle strength but promoted changes in HRV, especially between the moments before and during exercise and during and after exercise.

scholarly journals Respiratory Function and Respiratory Muscle Strength in Patients with Male Osteoporosis Without Kyphosis

2010 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-51
Author(s):  
Selda Bağış ◽  
Mukadder Çalıkoğlu ◽  
Melek Sezgin ◽  
Cengiz Özge ◽  
Özlem Bölgen Çimen
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Respiratory Function ◽  
Respiratory Muscle ◽  
Male Osteoporosis ◽  
Respiratory Muscle Strength

Effects of inspiratory muscle training on pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength and functional capacity in patients with atrial fibrillation: a randomized controlled trial

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (12) ◽  
pp. 1165-1174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melih Zeren ◽  
Rengin Demir ◽  
Zerrin Yigit ◽  
Hulya N Gurses
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Respiratory Muscle ◽  
Inspiratory Muscle ◽  
Inspiratory Muscle Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Respiratory Muscle Strength ◽  
Muscle Training

Objective: To investigate the effects of inspiratory muscle training on pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength and functional capacity in patients with atrial fibrillation. Design: Prospective randomized controlled single-blind study. Setting: Cardiology department of a university hospital. Subjects: A total of 38 patients with permanent atrial fibrillation were randomly allocated to either a treatment group ( n = 19; age 66.2 years (8.8)) or a control group ( n = 19; age 67.1 years (6.4)). Methods: The training group received inspiratory muscle training at 30% of maximal inspiratory pressure for 15 minutes twice a day, 7 days a week, for 12 weeks alongside the standard medical treatment. The control group received standard medical treatment only. Spirometry, maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures and 6-minute walking distance was measured at the beginning and end of the study. Results: There was a significant increase in maximal inspiratory pressure (27.94 cmH2O (8.90)), maximal expiratory pressure (24.53 cmH2O (10.34)), forced vital capacity (10.29% (8.18) predicted), forced expiratory volume in one second (13.88% (13.42) predicted), forced expiratory flow 25%–75% (14.82% (12.44) predicted), peak expiratory flow (19.82% (15.62) predicted) and 6-minute walking distance (55.53 m (14.13)) in the training group ( p < 0.01). No significant changes occurred in the control group ( p > 0.05). Conclusion: Inspiratory muscle training can improve pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength and functional capacity in patients with atrial fibrillation.

The Trunk Control Test: relations with respiratory muscle strength and peak expiratory cough flow

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monique Messaggi Sartor ◽  
Ester Marco ◽  
Natalia Neira-Fernandez ◽  
Cindry Ramirez-Fuentes ◽  
Roser Boza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Respiratory Muscle ◽  
Respiratory Muscle Strength ◽  
Control Test ◽  
Trunk Control

scholarly journals Respiratory Muscle Strength in Chronic Stroke Survivors and Its Relation With the 6-Minute Walk Test

2016 ◽  
Vol 97 (2) ◽  
pp. 266-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Lista Paz ◽  
Luz González Doniz ◽  
Serafín Ortigueira García ◽  
Jesús Luis Saleta Canosa ◽  
Christian Moreno Couto
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Respiratory Muscle ◽  
Chronic Stroke ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Respiratory Muscle Strength ◽  
Walk Test ◽  
6 Minute Walk Test ◽  
Minute Walk

scholarly journals Relationship between pulmonary function, functional independence, and trunk control in patients with stroke

2019 ◽  
Vol 77 (6) ◽  
pp. 387-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafaela Sant’anna dos SANTOS ◽  
Sara Carolina Fontoura DALL’ALBA ◽  
Soraia Genebra Ibrahim FORGIARINI ◽  
Daniele ROSSATO ◽  
Alexandre Simões DIAS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motor Control ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Respiratory Muscle ◽  
Muscle Tone ◽  
Functional Independence Measure ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Respiratory Muscle Strength ◽  
Trunk Control ◽  
Cross Sectional

ABSTRACT Stroke often leads to abnormalities in muscle tone, posture, and motor control that may compromise voluntary motor function, thus affecting the motor control required for maintaining the synergy of both peripheral and respiratory muscles. Objective To evaluate respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, trunk control, and functional independence in patients with stroke and to correlate trunk control with the other variables. Methods This was a cross-sectional study of patients diagnosed with stroke. We assessed respiratory muscle strength, trunk control as assessed by the Trunk Impairment Scale, spirometric variables, and the Functional Independence Measure. Results Forty-four patients were included. Pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength were significantly lower than predicted for the study population, and the mean Trunk Impairment Scale score was 14.3 points. The following significant correlations were found between the variables: trunk control vs. maximal inspiratory pressure (r = 0.26, p < 0.05); trunk control vs. forced vital capacity (r = 0.28, p < 0.05); trunk control vs. forced expiratory volume in one second (r = 0.29, p < 0.05), and trunk control vs. the Functional Independence Measure (r = 0.77, p < 0.05). Conclusion The present study showed that respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, functional independence, and trunk control are reduced in patients diagnosed with stroke.

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