Subhashini, R (2017) Effect of Upper Body Resistance Training on Respiratory Function in Sedantary Male Smokers. Masters thesis, P.P.G College of Physiotherapy, Coimbatore.
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Abstract
BACK GROUND OF THE STUDY: Improvement in diaphragmatic excursion and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) in sedentary male smokers using upper body resistance training along with conventional breathing exercises. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: To evaluate the effect of upper body resistance training on diaphragmatic excursion and Peak expiratory flow rate in sedentary male smokers. STUDY DESIGN: The Research approach for the study was an randomized quasi experimental study. METHODOLOGY: The study included 40 male volunteers with sedentary life style.40 were randomly allocated by lot system to control group and experimental group. Control group - receives conventional breathing exercise. Experimental group - receives conventional breathing exercise with upper body resistance training. The Experimental group were assigned to exercise for 4 weeks, 3 times weekly on non-consecutive days using Upper body resistance training program and breathing exercise. In the Control group only breathing exercise was given for 10 min. Intervention effect was tested using inch tape and PEFR (peak expiratory flow rate) . CONCLUSIONS: Four weeks of UBRT program brought about significant changes in the pulmonary function in male sedentary smokers promoting an increase in, diaphragmatic excursion and peak expiratory flow rate in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Pulmonary function, resistance training, smokers, upper body exercise |
| Subjects: | PHYSIOTHERAPY > Physiotherapy in Cardio-Respiratory |
| Depositing User: | Kambaraman B |
| Date Deposited: | 09 Mar 2018 01:11 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Mar 2018 01:11 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/6079 |
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