| Abstract |
Purpose : This study aims to investigate the effect of complex breathing exercises combined with vocal training on
respiratory muscle and pulmonary function. Methods : A total of 39 college students (17 men and 22 women) were
enrolled in this study. The subjects were divided equally into three groups as follows: Group 1: breath training (13), Group
2: vocal training (13), and Group 3: both breath and vocal training (13). The exercise programs were conducted over an
eight-week period. Group A received training on thoracic mobilization in four directions and abdominal breathing. Group
B received training on reading written text and how to use vocal cords. Group C received training on both methods.
Micro Quark (Cosmed, Italy) was used to measure breathing ability, and 2EM (4D-MT, Relive, Gimhae, Korea) was used
to measure muscle activity of all groups before and after intervention. Results : In this study, the results showed that
there were no significant differences in interaction effect of pulmonary function and muscle activity between the three
groups. There was a significant difference in the main effect before and after intervention. Conclusion : According to
our results, there was some evidence for the effect of complex breathing exercises combined with vocal training on
respiratory muscle and pulmonary function. However, more studies on this subject are needed. Continued research on this
subject could provide benefits to the science of physiotherapy as it relates to cardiopulmonary treatment. |