Effects of Abdominal Exercise on Respiratory Muscles and Pulmonary Function in Healthy Males

Chan, Mei-Ling; Chen, Yen-Huey

doi:10.16965/ijpr.2017.262

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“…Abdominal exercises, according to prior research, not only improve abdominal muscle strength but also alter the diaphragm and inspiratory muscle function. According to Shao et al [38], abdominal muscle exercise, as a major muscle of expiration, resulted in an increase in MEP and a significant increase in maximal voluntary ventilation in healthy individuals, which is similar to our findings. in addition, after abdominal exercise, dePalo et al [39] found a significant increase in transdiaphragmatic pressure, maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressures in healthy adults.…”

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Impact of combined Russian current and threshold PEP on dyspnoea and functional capacity in patients with COPD: a randomised controlled trial

M. Habib,

M. Serry,

A. Hussein

et al. 2024

Physiother Quart.

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IntroductionExpiratory muscle weakness and dyspnoea are common in patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and negatively affect their exercise capacity. We aimed to highlight the combined effect of Russian current and a threshold positive expiratory pressure (PEP) device on expiratory muscle strength, dyspnoea, and functional capacity in patients with COPD.MethodsA total of 60 males with COPD were involved in this controlled randomised trial (age ranged 55–65 years and median body mass index [BMI] was 28.68–25.96) and randomly assigned into two equal groups (30 for each), to receive combined Russian current and PEP device (study group) or PEP device only (control group), for three sessions per week over a ten-week period. Maximum expiratory pressure (MEP), dyspnoea (modified Borg scale – MBS), and functional capacity (6-minute walk test) were assessed before and after the intervention.ResultsThere was statistically significant improvement in all measured variables (MEP, MBS, and 6-minute walk test) in either the study group or the control group according to Wilcoxon’s sign rank test (all were p < 0.001 and p < 0.01, respectively), however, the study group showed a more significant improvement compared to the control group according to the Mann–Whitney U-test (p < 0.001).ConclusionsCombined Russian current and PEP device had a superior beneficial effect on improving dyspnoea and functional capacity by boosting the expiratory muscle strength in COPD patients, which could be implemented in their management, although further studies are needed to evaluate its maintenance effect.

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Impact of combined Russian current and threshold PEP on dyspnoea and functional capacity in patients with COPD: a randomised controlled trial

M. Habib,

M. Serry,

A. Hussein

et al. 2024

Physiother Quart.

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“…And During forced expiration, ribcage deformation consisted of a rounding of the lower rib cage with the transverse dimension decreasing more rapidly than the lower anteroposterior dimension. [12] The results of the present study is also consistent with a study by Shweta Modi, Sweety Shah where they included 15 middle aged women and found that 15 days of abdominal muscle strengthening exercise (curls up ) enhanced Peak Expiratory Flow Rate. Here, Increase in peak expiratory flow rate is due to pressure on diaphragms that exert by number of abdominal wall muscles.…”

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“…In turn, there is raised pleural pressure and alveolar pressure which drives air out of the lungs. [12] Diaphragm strengthening achieved by abdominal exercises helps in maintaining an optimum length tension relationship of diaphragm, thereby increasing lung and chest wall compliance. [18] The ADAPTIVE changes in the muscles determined by the exercise can account for the results of the study, since the metabolic capabilities of the muscles were continuously overloaded.…”

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Effect of Abdominal Muscle Exercise on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Normal Healthy Female Individuals

Thakkar¹,

Shah

2023

Int J Health Sci Res

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BACKGROUND: Expiration is a passive process and achieved through the elastic recoil of the lung. During forceful expiration, abdominal muscles are used. They may get weak due to nerve involvement, disuse atrophy, stretch weakness due to parity, diastasis recti etc. In females, Pregnancy and post-natal muscle weakness, successive pregnancies are factors that compromise abdominal muscle strength and endurance. It has been evaluated that person with partial or complete weakness of abdominal muscles is unable to cough and produce forced expiration effectively which affects in clearing secretions from the lungs. Adequate clearance of airway is an essential component. Peak expiratory flow rate is one of the important parameters in pulmonary function testing that evaluate cough strength. Abdominal muscle strengthening exercise is safe and beneficial for any normal individual. Which can improve peak expiratory flow rate which improves quality of life. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Interventional study with Purposive sampling was done. Females aged between 18 to 40 years and having Fair abdominal muscle endurance (ACSM Abdominal curl up test) were taken. Individual having Recent abdominal surgeries, undergoing any exercise program, , Smokers ,COPD, angina, spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve injury ,Hernia, back pain, Diastasis recti, Pregnant females were excluded. Total there was 4 Weeks of abdominal muscle exercise program given. Before and after exercise program PEFR and abdominal endurance was checked. RESULTS: Result showed significant improvement of PEFR and abdominal endurance in females. CONCLUSION: Abdominal muscles exercise may improve pulmonary function performance. Key words: Peak expiatory flow rate, abdominal muscle exercise.

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SpiroTiger and KS Brief Stimulator: Specific Devices for Breathing and Well-Being in Post-COVID-19 Patients

Parisi,

Di Corrado,

Mingrino

et al. 2024

JFMK

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Background. Post-COVID-19 patients may develop impaired lung function, with reduced lung capacities and volumes, respiratory muscle weakness, and physical inactivity. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a detailed protocol based on breathing training with two specifically designed respiratory devices (SpiroTiger and KS Brief Stimulator) in post-COVID-19 individuals. Methods. Sixteen young volunteers were randomly allocated into two groups: experimental (n = 8) and control (n = 8). The experimental group performed breathing training for 12 min two times a week for 9 months (from August 2023 to May 2024). Spirometric and baropodometric measurements were recorded every 3 months to evaluate the effects of the protocol. Results. Data analysis showed significant improvements in the forced vital capacity, peak expiratory flow indices, and postural parameters in the experimental group. Conclusions. In conclusion, based on the study findings, the specific breathing training protocol developed for post-COVID-19 patients has proven to be effective and significantly impacted the quality of breathing functions and the postural system.

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Effects of Abdominal Exercise on Respiratory Muscles and Pulmonary Function in Healthy Males

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Impact of combined Russian current and threshold PEP on dyspnoea and functional capacity in patients with COPD: a randomised controlled trial

Impact of combined Russian current and threshold PEP on dyspnoea and functional capacity in patients with COPD: a randomised controlled trial

Effect of Abdominal Muscle Exercise on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Normal Healthy Female Individuals

SpiroTiger and KS Brief Stimulator: Specific Devices for Breathing and Well-Being in Post-COVID-19 Patients

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