Effect of upper extremity proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation combined with elastic resistance bands on respiratory muscle strength: a randomized controlled trial

Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy

Guilherme P. T. Areas¹  Audrey Borghi-silva¹  Arianne N. Lobato¹  Alessandra A. Silva¹  Renato C. Freire Jr¹  Fernando Z. S. Areas¹ 

关键词: elastic band;    PNF;    resistance exercise;    respiratory muscle;    strength;    physical therapy;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S1413-35552012005000131

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

BACKGROUND:Elastic resistance bands (ERB) combined with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) are often used in resistance muscle training programs, which have potential effects on peripheral muscle strength. However, the effects of the combination of ERB and PNF on respiratory muscle strength warrant further investigation.OBJECTIVES:The assessment of the effects of PNF combined with ERB on respiratory muscle strength.METHOD: Twenty healthy, right-handed females were included. Subjects were randomized to either the resistance training program group (TG, n=10) or the control group (CG, n=10). Maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) and inspiratory pressure (MIP) were measured before and after four weeks of an upper extremity resistance training program. The training protocol consisted of upper extremity PNF combined with ERB, with resistance selected from 1 repetition maximum protocol.RESULTS:PNF combined with ERB showed significant increases in MIP and MEP (p<0.05). In addition, there were significant differences between the TG and CG regarding ∆MIP (p=0.01) and ∆MEP (p=0.04). CONCLUSIONS: PNF combined with ERB can have a positive impact on respiratory muscle strength. These results may be useful with respect to cardiopulmonary chronic diseases that are associated with reduced respiratory muscle strength.

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