| Abstract |
Purpose : In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of rib cage expansion exercise applying Taekwondo Makki
motion on pulmonary functions. Methods : We examined 30 female university students without any dysfunctions of the
nervous, muscular, and cardiopulmonary systems. Pulmonary functions were tested using a digital pulmonary function
measuring device (Pony FX, COSMED Inc, Italy). The experimental group performed three movements of expanding their
rib cage applying Taekwondo Makki motion. The participants performed exercises twice a day, once in the morning and
again in the afternoon, for 4 weeks. The control group did not perform any other exercise. Pulmonary functions were
measured again after 4weeks. SPSSWIN (ver 25.0) package program was used for statistical analysis. Results : In the
experimental group, forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), inspiratory reserve volume
(IRV), inspiratory capacity (IC), expiratory reserve volume, vital capacity (VC), and maximal voluntary ventilation (MVV)
improved significantly after 4 weeks of exercise; the control group showed no change. The changes in FVC, FEV1, IRV,
IC, VC, and MVV in the experimental group were higher than those in the control group. Conclusion : The rib cage
expansion exercise applying Taekwondo Makki motion can improve pulmonary functions. |