The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of breathing exercises and postural exercises via telerehabilitation on respiratory parameters, posture, and quality of life in young adults with asthma.
12 young adult (18-25 years old) individuals diagnosed with asthma participated in our study (all female). All of the participants are University students. Participants included in the study were evaluated with Asthma Control Test, Mini Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire, International Physical Activity Questionnaire (short form) via Google Forms; Sit to Stand Test, Respiratory Rate per Minute and Oxygen Saturation were assessed at Yeditepe University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Laboratory both at baseline and at the end of the 5th week. Breathing and postural exercises were given to the participants for the duration of 5 weeks.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
12
* 1st to 5th week - Breathing Retraining 10 repetitions (Pursed Lip Breathing, Diaphragmatic Breathing) * Two days / a week The total duration of 5 weeks.
* TheraBand® or Free Weight * 1st week - neck isometrics, chin tuck, SCM - upper trapezius - pectoral major stretching, scapular retraction without weight, rowing with yellow TheraBand®, wall squat / mini squat (5 repetitions - 15 second hold for stretching exercises, 10 repetitions for strengthening exercises) * 2nd and 3rd week - same exercises (5 repetitions - 15 second hold for stretching exercises, 15 repetitions for strengthening exercises) * 4th and 5th week - same exercises (10 repetitions - 15 second hold for stretching exercises, 20 repetitions for strengthening exercises) * Two days / a week,The total duration of 5 weeks
Yeditepe University
Istanbul, Ataşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)
Mini - Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ)
It is a test that measures health related quality of life in adults.
Time frame: 5 weeks
New York Posture Scale
There are 13 body alignment sections to general postural alignment. Includes posterior views of the head, shoulders, spine, hips, feet, and arches, and lateral (left side) views of the chest, shoulders, upper back, torso, abdomen, and lower back. Ratings were given as 5 (correct posture), 3 (minor deviation), or 1 (minor deviation).
Time frame: 5 weeks
Asthma Control Test
It is a questionnaire that consists of 5 topics referring to the daytime and nocturnal symptoms of past 4 weeks which are activity limitation, shortness of breath, awaking due to asthma symptoms, reliever medication and global judgment of asthma.
Time frame: 5 weeks
International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-SF)
It aims to evaluate physical activity across different nations in adults aged 18-65 years.
Time frame: 5 weeks
Oxygen Saturation
It is important to monitor current oxygen saturation due to the nature of oxygen consumption in the body.
Time frame: 5 weeks
Respiratory Rate Per Minute
The normal value of respiratory rate is roughly 12-16 breaths per minute.
Time frame: 5 weeks
Sit to Stand Test
Quadriceps muscle endurance will be evaluated with this test.
Time frame: 5 weeks
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