Effects of breathing exercises on lung functions and performance in rowers

Phase 1

• Conditions: Case-controlled randomized study

• Registration Number: JPRN-UMIN000040345
• Lead Sponsor: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University

Brief Summary

The findings of this study suggest that the novel respiratory muscle training program had some beneficial effects on selected ventilatory parameters and rowing performance in professional Army rowers in Sri Lanka. Therefore, it can be concluded that this novel RMT program would be beneficial in improving respiratory functions, strengthening the respiratory muscles, improving aerobic fitness and sports performance of Sri Lankan sportsmen.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2017-05-20
• Study Start: 2020-07-22
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete: follow-up complete
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

1. Participants who were suffering from any respiratory illness at the time of data collection 2. Subjects who were on medication for any illness.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Ventilatory functions: PIFR, PEFR, VC, FVC, FEVI and FEV1/FVC (%) Method of assessd: using spirometer (Spiro analyzer ST-75) Time points: (Baseline and 12 weeks) and Respiratory muscle strength: PImax (Inspiratory mouth pressure) and PEmax Expiratory mouth pressure) Method of assessed: using mouth pressure meter (Micro MPM, Micro Medical Ltd., Kent, United Kingdom; Precision Medical MPM, UK) Time points: (Baseline and 12 weeks)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Aerobic fitness : VO2 max (Volume of maximum oxygen consumption) Method of assessed: using Monark cycle ergometer 828E Time points: (Baseline and 12 weeks) and 2000m and 5000m ergometer performance Method of assessed: using concept II, (Nottingham, UK) ergometer machine Time points: (Baseline and 12 weeks)