Effects of Aerobic and Diaphragmatic Exercises on Choir Singers

Medipol University42 enrolled

Overview

The goal of this randomized-controlled study is to compare the effects of diaphragmatic breathing exercise training provided by a physiotherapist and aerobic exercise training applied in addition to diaphragmatic breathing exercise training provided by a physiotherapist on respiratory functions and voice performance in choir singers. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Is diaphragmatic breathing exercise training provided by a physiotherapist effective in improving the respiratory functions of choir singers? * Is diaphragmatic breathing exercise training provided by a physiotherapist effective in improving the vocal performance of choir singers? * Does aerobic exercise training applied in addition to diaphragmatic breathing exercise training provided by a physiotherapist have a greater effect on improving the respiratory functions of choir singers compared to diaphragmatic breathing exercise training applied alone? * Does aerobic exercise training applied in addition to diaphragmatic breathing exercise training provided by a physiotherapist have a greater effect on improving the vocal performance of choir singers compared to diaphragmatic breathing exercise training applied alone? The research data are going to be collected by Sociodemographic Information Form, International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form, Self-Performance Evaluation Questionnaire, Vocal Fatigue Index, Singing Voice Handicap Index, measurement of maximum phonation time, pulmonary function test, maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressure measurement, and 6-minute walk test.

In this study, it will be examined whether aerobic exercise training applied in addition to diaphragmatic breathing exercise training provided by a physiotherapist improves respiratory functions and voice performance in choir singers more, when compared to diaphragmatic breathing exercise training applied alone. The participants will be randomly divided into three groups: diaphragmatic breathing exercise training group, aerobic exercise training group applied in addition to diaphragmatic breathing exercise training, and control group.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Interventions

Diaphragmatic breathing exercise trainingBEHAVIORAL

At the end of the training, participants will be asked to do an exercise session and this session will be observed. Training will continue until participants learn and apply the exercise correctly. 5-minute warm-up and cool-down periods will be applied at the beginning and end of each exercise session. Exercises will be done twice a day, morning and evening, for 8 weeks. In order to follow the exercise, participants will be given diaphragmatic breathing exercise tracking cards with date and session information. In addition, participants will be followed up weekly on one of the rehearsal days to ensure their adaptation to the exercise.

Aerobic exercise trainingBEHAVIORAL

The intensity of the aerobic exercise program will be calculated for each participant using the Karvonen formula. Accordingly, each participant will be given a brisk walking program on a suitable surface, which will be created specifically for the individual to reach the target heart rate range within the scope of the aerobic exercise program; they will apply a 45-minute session, 3 days a week, for 8 weeks.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 25 YearsMax age: 60 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being a chorist in an active choir that rehearses at least once a week for an average of 2 hours * Having an inactive or minimally active physical activity level according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form * Being between the ages of 25-60 * Being willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Having a neurological or orthopedic disease * Having a condition related to the cardiopulmonary system that would prevent exercise according to the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

FEV1/FVC

Pulmonary function test with a spirometer will be performed on all participants to assess forced expiratory volume in 1 second and forced vital capacity.