Inspiratory Muscle Training (EMI) on Inspiratory Muscle Strength, Pulmonary Capacity and Performance in Soccer Players

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Breathing Exercises: Inspiratory Muscle Training
• Interventions: Device: Inspiratory muscle training

• Registration Number: NCT03383900
• Lead Sponsor: Grupo de Investigacion en Fisioterapia Cardiovascular y Respiratoria

Brief Summary

The training of the respiratory muscles seems to be fundamental in people who require a high physical demand. There is abundant scientific evidence that relates the respiratory variables and the limitation to exercise. The published studies are athletics and cycling, however it is scarce in football. Objective. To assess the effects of inspiratory muscle training on lung function and sports performance in soccer players.

Detailed Description

Objective. To assess the effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on lung function, inspiratory muscle strength and athletic performance in soccer players.

Method. Participants will be randomized into two groups: experimental and sham . The two groups will perform a protocol of 8 weeks of training (6 days / week) with the PowerBreathe device. The EG will use progressive resistance loads up to 80% of the MIP, while the SG will use the device with a minimum load (20% PImax) during the 8 weeks. All participants will have the following tests before and after the intervention and 3 months after the end of the program: spirometry (FVC, FEV1), PImax, biophotogrammetry, and fit 30/15 test. For the statistical analysis, a 2-factor variance analysis will be performed for repeated measures and Pearson's correlations. The statistical significance will be set with a value of p \<0.05. The effect size will be calculated using the partial eta-square.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2017-11-22
• Study First Submitted QC: 2017-12-19
• Study First Posted: 2017-12-27
• Study Start: 2018-01-30
• Primary Completion: 2018-06-30
• Study Completion: 2018-07-30
• Status Verified: 2021-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-11-24
• Last Update Posted: 2021-11-26

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 22

Inclusion Criteria

• Soccer players

Exclusion Criteria

• Soccer players with disabilities

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
G-IMT	Inspiratory muscle training	The experimental group will first carry out a diaphragmatic reeducation program, followed a posteriori by an inspiratory muscle training program use progressive resistance loads up to 80% of the PImax during the 8 weeks
Gn-IMT	Inspiratory muscle training	The Gn-IMT will use by an inspiratory muscle training program use resistance loads up to 20% PImax during the 8 weeks.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
RESPIRATORY CAPACITY	1 week	The variable PImax. will be measured through spirometry whose value will be expressed in cm / H2O

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Lactate in blood	1 week	The amount of blood lactate will be measured after inspiratory muscle training with a lactate meter, its results will be expressed in the unit of measure mg / dL.
Sports performance	1 week	The performance variable will be evaluated using the "fit" 30/15 test, a tool used in athletes to determine the maximum intermittent aerobic speed (VO2max); the results of this test allow later to plan the specific training protocol of the sports team.
Static equilibrium	1 week	Static equilibrium was obtained through an analysis of stabilometric variables on an equilibrium platform. The players had to stand on the platform with bipodal support (45º) for 90 seconds with eyes open and 90 seconds with eyes closed. During the measurement with their eyes open, the players had to keep their gaze on a fixed point that coincided with the height of their eyes and was about 2.5 meters from the platform. A FreeStep platform (Rome, Italy) was used
Biofotogrametry	1 week	Biofotogrametry is a tool used to measure the thoracic expansion, the respiratory pattern and its cadence; by recording a video of the breathing pattern that observes the pre- and post-breathing of the subjects.; The unit of measurement in which the results are expressed for the variable thoracic extension will be in cm, and for the respiratory pattern and its percentage cadence (%).

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Mayayo Sports Center; 🇪🇸 Murcia, Spain

Catholic University San Antonio of Murcia; 🇪🇸 Murcia, Spain