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Efficacy of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Breathing Exercises on Chest Mobility, Trunk Muscles, and Thoracic Kyphosis: A Randomized Controlled 6-Week Trial

Authors :
Nasser Rahimi
Hossein Negahban
Seyyed Reza Attarzadeh Hosseini
Reza Mahdavinejad
Source :
Iranian Rehabilitation Journal. 18:329-336
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Negah Scientific Publisher, 2020.

Abstract

Objectives: Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) approach evaluates and activates the spinal stabilizers to optimize the performance of posture and respiratory system. This study investigated the effects of DNS breathing exercises on upper and lower chest wall mobility (UCM and LCM), trunk extensor endurance, and thoracic kyphosis in a group of sedentary students with poor posture. Methods: In this randomized, controlled 6-week trial, 52 participants were randomly divided into two groups: a DNS breathing exercise group (n=26) and a control group (n=26). First, a pre-test of the UCM, LCM, trunk muscle endurance and thoracic kyphosis was done on each participant in random order. DNS breathing exercise protocol (six times a week for six weeks) was implemented and after its completion, all post-test parameters were taken. Descriptive statistical and the paired-sample t test were used to analyze the obtained data. Results: Significant improvements were observed in the post-test compared with pre-test in DNS breathing exercise group in UCM (6.2±1.6 vs 4.4±0.9 cm, P

Details

ISSN :
17353602 and 17353610
Volume :
18
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Iranian Rehabilitation Journal
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........775eec59c3d0e2ea83ccb3fa3c2fd835
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.32598/irj.18.3.969.1