60
Participants
Start Date
March 30, 2023
Primary Completion Date
January 1, 2024
Study Completion Date
March 1, 2024
Breather Exerciser Trainer
Gradual intensity from 2-3 rate of perceived exertion (RPE) up to reach 5-7 RPE, with gradual frequency; 1st week 8 sets of 5 repetitions '1 minute rest', 2nd week be 9 sets, and 3rd week reach 10 sets of 5 repetitions. then from 4-8 weeks 'end of study protocol' will be 10 sets of 6 repetitions with 1 minute rest between sets.), along with conventional breathing exercises (Diaphragmatic breathing, Pursed-up breathing, and Exercise connected with respiration), for 5 sessions per week for eight weeks
Conventional Breathing Exercise
Diaphragmatic breathing; place one hand on upper chest and the other on belly. Patient Breathe in slowly through nose, letting the air in deeply towards lower belly then patient is asked to tighten abdominal muscles and let them fall inward during exhalation through pursed lips Pursed-up breathing; by inhales through nose and exhales over 4 and 6 seconds in a whistling position Exercise connected with respiration; repetitive bilateral shoulder flexion then repetitive bilateral shoulder abduction, synchronized with breathing
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Giza
Adly A Adam
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