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. 2013 Jun;25(6):663-5.
doi: 10.1589/jpts.25.663. Epub 2013 Jul 23.

The effects of deep abdominal muscle strengthening exercises on respiratory function and lumbar stability

Eunyoung Kim  1 , Hanyong Lee
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The effects of deep abdominal muscle strengthening exercises on respiratory function and lumbar stability

Eunyoung Kim et al. J Phys Ther Sci. 2013 Jun.

Abstract

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of deep abdominal muscle strengthening exercises on respiratory function and lumbar stability. [Subjects] From among 120 male and female students, 22 whose thoraxes opened no more than 5 cm during inspiration and expiration and whose forced expiratory flow rates were around 300 m/L were recruited. The subjects were randomly divided into an experimental group of eleven, who performed deep abdominal muscle strengthening exercises, and a control group of eleven, who received no particular intervention. [Methods] The subjects were instructed to perform normal breathing in the hook-lying position. They were then directed to hold their breath for ten seconds at the end of inspiration. Ten repetitions of this breathing comprised a set of respiratory training, and a total of five sets were performed by the subjects. [Results] Deep abdominal muscle training was effective at enhancing respiratory function and lumbar stabilization. [Conclusion] The clinical application of deep abdominal muscle strengthening exercises along with lumbar stabilization exercises should be effective for lower back pain patients in need of lumbar stabilization.

Keywords: Lumbar stability; Respiratory function; Vital capacity.

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