Article
Rehabilitation
Susan Martins Lage, Danielle Aparecida Gomes Pereira, Anna Luisa Corradi Magalhaes Nepomuceno, Anna Claudia de Castro, Augusto Goncalves Araujo, Mariana Hoffman, Bruna Mara Franco Silveira, Veronica Franco Parreira
Summary: This study demonstrates that 8 weeks of inspiratory muscle training significantly increases inspiratory muscle strength and endurance in controlled asthma patients. Quality of life was also perceived as significantly better after the intervention, with no difference between training group and control group.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Ozden Gokcek, Ufuk Yurdalan, Baki Umut Tugay, Cigdem El, Serdar Dogan
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of inspiratory muscle training on inflammation markers and oxidative stress levels in childhood asthma. The findings suggest that inspiratory muscle training can have a positive impact on reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Wen-Ming Liang, Jing Xiao, Fei-Fei Ren, Zi-Shuai Chen, Chun-Ri Li, Zhen-Min Bai, Osvaldas Ruksenas
Summary: Intensive office work can cause muscular and mental disorders, but mindful and slow breathing exercises may help alleviate workplace stress. This study investigated the effects of different breathing techniques and listening to music on muscle tension and executive function. The results showed that brief breathing exercises did not significantly impact muscle tension and executive function, but slow breathing had the potential to enhance executive function in men.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Jessica Blanco Loures, Marcella Guimaraes Assis, Hugo Leonardo Alves Pereira, Eliane Viana Mancuzo, Veronica Franco Parreira
Summary: This qualitative study discusses the perception of patients with interstitial lung diseases about inspiratory muscle training intervention. The study found that patients noticed improvements in symptoms and performance related to daily activities after undergoing the training. Despite initial difficulties, patients continued training as planned.
PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Chien-Tzu Lee, Jung-Yien Chien, Miao-Ju Hsu, Huey-Dong Wu, Li-Ying Wang
Summary: IMT increases diaphragm and SCM activation significantly in COPD patients, with SCM being activated to a greater extent regardless of the level of diaphragm activation.
RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
L'ubos Grznar, David Suchan, Jana Labudova, Lukas Odraska, Ivan Matus
Summary: Scientific evidence shows that breathing or aerobic programs can improve the quality of life of asthma patients. This study found that breathing exercises and breathing exercises combined with aerobic exercise have positive effects on changes in spirometry parameters in patients with bronchial asthma.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Review
Pediatrics
Rashmi Ranjan Das, Jhuma Sankar, Sushil Kumar Kabra
Summary: Asthma is a chronic airway inflammatory disease with no cure, usually managed according to guidelines. Yoga and pranayama have shown benefits in synchronizing and controlling breathing, reducing hyperventilation, decreasing stress, boosting immunity, and improving strength and endurance of respiratory muscles. Studies, including clinical trials, have demonstrated the positive effects of yoga and pranayama in children with asthma.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
James Shelley, Joanne Hudson, Kelly A. Mackintosh, Zoe L. Saynor, Jamie Duckers, Keir Lewis, Gwyneth A. Davies, Ronan M. G. Berg, Melitta A. McNarry
Summary: This study explores the experience of individuals living with post COVID-19 who participated in an eight-week inspiratory muscle training (IMT) rehabilitation program. The results show that IMT helps many individuals in managing their symptoms and improving respiratory and daily functioning. IMT is perceived positively and has significant potential as part of a holistic recovery program, although individualized approaches are necessary due to the complex and varied symptoms of post COVID-19.
Article
Physiology
Eloi Gomez-Albareda, Gines Viscor, Iker Garcia
Summary: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on maximal inspiratory mouth pressure (MIP) and performance in elite swimmers. The results showed that IMT can increase inspiratory muscle strength in elite swimmers, but it does not have a significant impact on swimming performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Karen H. Andreasson, Soren T. Skou, Charlotte S. Ulrik, Hanne Madsen, Kirsten Sidenius, Karin D. Assing, Celeste Porsbjerg, Jannie Bloch-Nielsen, Mike Thomas, Uffe Bodtger
Summary: This study confirms that breathing exercises (BrEX) can improve quality of life in patients with moderate to severe asthma that is not well controlled, regardless of the severity of the asthma, and without evidence of harm.
ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Physiology
Jordan Hernandez-Martinez, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo, Tiago Vera-Assaoka, Maria Castillo-Cerda, Bastian Carter-Truillier, Tomas Herrera-Valenzuela, Antonio Lopez-Fuenzalida, Hadi Nobari, Pablo Valdes-Badilla
Summary: This study compares the effects of standard warm-up versus warm-up using stretching exercises on the physical performance of male youth soccer players. The results show that stretching-based warm-up has no effect on jump height, sprint speed, and ball kicking speed of male youth soccer players compared to standard warm-up.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Mariana Hoffman, Danielle S. R. Vieira, Bruna M. F. Silveira, Valeria M. Augusto, Veronica F. Parreira
Summary: The study showed that there were no significant changes in resting breathing pattern after 8 weeks of interval high intensity inspiratory muscle training in patients with advanced lung disease.
RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY & NEUROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Physiology
Ren-Jay Shei, Hunter L. Paris, Abigail S. Sogard, Timothy D. Mickleborough
Summary: Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) is a method aimed at improving respiratory muscle strength and endurance. However, its effects vary between different populations. The use of standardized IMT protocols may overlook individual characteristics and training needs. Therefore, a more personalized approach to IMT training, based on individual goals and desired outcomes, may be more effective.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Physiology
Frank Niro, Benjamin Dubuc, Kaveh Gaynor Sodeifi, Dennis Jensen
Summary: In healthy adults, neural activation of the inspiratory muscles, including the crural diaphragm and extra-diaphragmatic inspiratory muscles, increases as end-inspiratory lung volume (EILV) increases, regardless of changes in breathing pattern, at constant ventilation. This highlights the importance of EILV in determining the level of central inspiratory neural drive needed to support ventilation.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Respiratory System
Dharini M. Bhammar, Harrison N. Jones, Jason E. Lang
Summary: Pulmonary rehabilitation can improve respiratory muscle strength and endurance, reduce dyspnea, and enhance exercise performance in pediatric patients. However, there is heterogeneity in research on inspiratory muscle rehabilitation training (IMRT), and more studies are needed to support its application in patient care.
CANADIAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
(2022)
