Evaluation of respiratory muscle strength and thoracic and abdominal amplitudes after a functional reeducation of breathing program for obese individuals

Authors

  • Dirceu Costa Universidade Federal de São Carlos; Departamento de Fisioterapia
  • Luciana Maria Malosá Sampaio Universidade Federal de São Carlos; Departamento de Fisioterapia
  • Valéria Amorim Pires de Lorenzzo UNIARA
  • Maurício Jamami Universidade Federal de São Carlos; Departamento de Fisioterapia
  • Ana Raimunda Damaso Universidade Federal de São Carlos; Departamento de Educação Física

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692003000200003

Keywords:

respiratory muscle strength, functional reeducation of breathing

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the elements of respiratory mechanics in obese individuals with respect to respiratory muscle strength determined by maximum respiratory pressure (PImax and PEmax) and the amplitude of thoracoabdominal movements at the levels: axillary (AAX), xiphoid (AXf) and abdominal (AAb).Twenty nine patients (43 ± 13 years) were divided in two groups: Experimental group (E) and Control group (C). All patients were submitted to an initial evaluation and determination of PImax, PEmax, AAx, AXiph and AAb. The E group was submitted to 18 sessions of a Functional Reeducation of Breathing Program that consisted of respiratory orientation, respiratory coordination exercise associated to trunk and limb movements and muscle relaxation two times a week during 9 weeks. Student t-test showed a significant increase in PImax, Axif and Aabd in the experimental group, but when authors compared the two groups, they did not find any statistical difference. The results showed that the Program increased the respiratory muscle strength and the amplitude of abdominal movements in obese patients.

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Published

2003-03-01

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 2 (2003)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Evaluation of respiratory muscle strength and thoracic and abdominal amplitudes after a functional reeducation of breathing program for obese individuals. (2003). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 11(2), 156-160. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692003000200003