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Effects of exercise with lower and upper extremities on respiratory and exercise capacities of asthmatic patients
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Mahmoud Asl Mohammadi Zadeh   , Mohsen Ghanbarzadeh , Abdolhamid Habibi , Masood Nikbakht , Saeid Shakeriyan , Rahman Baghernia , Ferdows Ahadi |
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Abstract: (11932 Views) |
| Introduction: Regular physical conditionings are related to decrease dyspnea,
respiratory symptoms and exercise capacity especially in patients with
obstructive pulmonary disease.Accordingly, this study was conducted to
determine the effectiveness of exercise by upper and lower extremities and
their combinationon improving pulmonary function and exercise capacity in
asthmatic patients as well. Materials and Methods: 36 men (18-26 years old) referring to sports physiological laboratory in
Shahid Chamran University (Ahwaz, Iraan) were randomly divided into three
groups with 12 subjects. Life quality questionary, Pulmonary and ventilatory
function (by spirometery and gas analyzer) and exercise capacity (by
Bicycleergometer) before and after eight weeks training program measured. Results: After eight week performed training program, forced vital capacity (FVC),
forced expiratory volume in 1s (FEV1) and maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV)
indices increased significantly after performing upper and combining training
program. Furthermore, after eight week performed training program tidal volume
(VT), oxygen uptake (VO2) and partial end-tidal O2 (PETO2) demonstrated
significant increases in three groups (all, P |
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| Keywords: Asthma, Breathing exercise, Exercise therapy, Upper extremity, Lower extremity |
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Received: 2012/10/6 | Accepted: 2013/09/8 | Published: 2013/09/10
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