The Effect of Different Virtual Reality-Based Exercise Trainings on Pulmonary Function, Respiratory and Peripheral Muscle Strength, Functional Capacity and Balance in Children With Bronchiectasis

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Peripheral Muscle

Peripheral muscle strength is associated with lung function and functional capacity in patients with cystic fibrosis

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Maria Eidt Rovedder ◽  
Gabrielle Costa Borba ◽  
Mariluce Anderle ◽  
Josani Flores ◽  
Bruna Ziegler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Peripheral Muscle

scholarly journals The Benefits of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in the Muscular and Functional Capacity of Patients With Liver Cirrhosis: Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 117955221881183
Author(s):  
Carolina Luana de Mello ◽  
Thaís Martins Albanaz da Conceição ◽  
Tarcila Dal Pont ◽  
Catherine Corrêa Peruzzolo ◽  
Mariana Nunes Lúcio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Rectus Femoris ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Peripheral Muscle ◽  
Ultrasound Evaluation ◽  
Daily Physical Activities

Cirrhosis causes systemic and metabolic changes that culminate in various complications, such as compromised pulmonary function, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, weight loss, and muscle weakness with significant physical function limitations. Our aim is to evaluate the effects of training with neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on the muscular and functional capacity of patients with cirrhosis classified as Child-Pugh B and C. A total of 72 patients diagnosed with cirrhosis will be recruited and randomized to perform an NMES protocol for 50 minutes, 3 times a week, for 4 weeks. The evaluations will be performed at the beginning and after 12 sessions, and patients will be submitted to a pulmonary function test, an ultrasound evaluation of the rectus femoris, an evaluation of peripheral muscle strength, a submaximal exercise capacity test associated with an evaluation of peripheral tissue oxygenation, a quality of life evaluation, and orientation about monitoring daily physical activities. The evaluators and patients will be blinded to the allocation of the groups. Training Group will be treated with the following parameters: frequency of 50 Hz, pulse width of 400 μs, rise and fall times of 2 s, and on:off 1:1; Sham Group: 5 Hz, 100 μs, on:off 1:3. The data will be analyzed using the principles of the intention to treat. This study provides health professionals with information on the benefits of this intervention. In this way, we believe that the results of this study could stimulate the use of NMES as a way of rehabilitating patients with more severe cirrhosis, with the objective of improving these patients’ functional independence.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the effectiveness of preoperative outpatient pulmonary preparation in patients undergoing esophageal surgery

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda Maria Rodrigues da Cunha ◽  
Marisa de Carvalho Borges ◽  
Júlia Maria Vergani Fanan ◽  
Paulo Fernando de Oliveira ◽  
Márcia Souza Volpe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Pulmonary Complications ◽  
Esophageal Surgery ◽  
Inspiratory Muscle ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Partial Recovery ◽  
Post Surgery

Abstract Introduction: Preoperative inspiratory muscle training (IMT) can minimize the occurrence of complications after esophagectomy. Objective: To evaluate the effects of preoperative IMT in patients undergoing esophageal surgery by determining respiratory muscle strength (PImax and PEmax), pulmonary function (FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC) and functional capacity by the 6-minute walk test (6MWT). Methods: Twenty-two patients were randomized into two groups: a control group (CG; n = 10) and an intervention group (IG; n = 12). Only IG performed IMT for a minimum period of 2 weeks. The assessments were conducted pre- and post-surgery. Results: An increase of PImax was observed in IG, but not in CG, in the second preoperative assessment (p = 0.014). Assessment on postoperative day 1 showed a reduction in maximal respiratory pressures in the two groups, but the reduction was more marked in IG (p < 0.05). Partial recovery of the variables evaluated was observed at discharge in the two groups. These variables had fully returned to initial values on postoperative day 30. The distance walked in the 6MWT was greater in IG, but the difference was not significant (p = 0.166). There was no difference in the frequency of pulmonary complications between groups. Conclusion: Preoperative IMT performed in our study improved inspiratory muscle strength but did not influence the postoperative pulmonary function or functional capacity of patients undergoing esophagectomy.

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.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Respiratory Muscle Strength in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgeries: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 264-273
Author(s):  
Fiona Verdine Dsouza ◽  
Sampath Kumar Amaravadi ◽  
Stephen Rajan Samuel ◽  
Harish Raghavan ◽  
Nagaraja Ravishankar
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Respiratory Muscle ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Inspiratory Muscle ◽  
Inspiratory Muscle Training ◽  
Respiratory Muscle Strength ◽  
Muscle Training

To determine the effect of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength (RMS), and functional capacity in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The PubMed, PEDro, CINAHL, Web of Science, CENTRAL, and EMBASE databases were searched from inception to June 2020. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated patients who underwent cardiac surgery were included in this review. Meta-analysis performed using a random-effects model showed that the mean difference in forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in 1 second, 6-minute walk distance, and RMS was 3.47% (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.57 to 6.36), 5.80% (95% CI, 2.03 to 9.56), 78.05 m (95% CI, 60.92 to 95.18), and 4.8 cmH2O (95% CI, -4.00 to 13.4), respectively. There is strong evidence that IMT improves inspiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, and functional capacity, and reduces the length of hospital stay in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

scholarly journals PHYSICAL CAPACITY, RESPIRATORY AND PERIPHERAL MUSCLE STRENGTH IN HEART FAILURE

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 289-293
Author(s):  
Karla Luciana Magnani Seki ◽  
Ana Paula Lé Queiróz ◽  
Ariele dos Santos Costa ◽  
Daniele de Oliveira ◽  
Patrícia de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Sex Ratio ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Peripheral Muscle ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics ◽  
Prospective Comparative Study

ABSTRACT Introduction The Glittre-ADL test is a submaximal test that involves sitting/lifting, stair climbing/descending, and weight-bearing activities, with considerable potential for use in assessing exercise intolerance in heart failure. Objectives To investigate the influence of heart failure on maximal physical (ergometric test - ET) and functional (6MWT and Glittre-ADL test) capacity, on respiratory (IPmax and EPmax) and peripheral (handgrip strength) muscle strength, and to study the correlation between the variables evaluated. Methods A prospective comparative study that assessed 44 subjects divided into two groups: G1, with 26 heart patients (20 men/6 women, 65.26 ± 8.50 years), and G2, with 18 healthy subjects paired with G1 on the basis of sex ratio, age and anthropometric characteristics (10 men/8 women, 60.72 ± 8.39 years). The comparison of categorical variables was performed using the chi-square test, while continuous variables were compared using the Student t test or Mann-Whitney test. The study of the correlation between variables was conducted using the Pearson coefficient for EPmax and handgrip strength, while the Spearman correlation coefficient was used for the others, with a statistical significance level of 5%. Results Groups were homogeneous in terms of sex ratio, age and anthropometric characteristics. G1 had a worse performance in all tests: ET (p = 0.016), Glittre-ADL (p = 0.001), 6MWT (p = 0.001), IPmax (p = 0.012), EPmax (p = 0.007) and handgrip strength (p = 0.036). There was a negative correlation between the Glittre-ADL test and 6MWT, and the Glittre-ADL test and handgrip strength in G1. Conclusion Heart failure resulted in impairment of maximal physical and functional capacity and of respiratory and peripheral muscle strength, with a negative correlation between functional capacity and handgrip strength. Level of evidence II; Prospective comparative study.

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