Effect of Core Stabilization Exercises on Pulmonary Functions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis | ||
| International Journal of Medical Arts | ||
| Article 11, Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2025, Pages 5485-5493 PDF (1.61 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ijma.2025.340820.2074 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Mohamed Ahmed Omar1; Nagwa Mohamed Hamed Badr2; Fatma Aboelmagd Mohamed2, 3; ali Mohamed Ali Ismail2 | ||
| 1Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular, Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt | ||
| 2Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular, Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt | ||
| 3Faculty of Physical Therapy, Sinai University, Ismailia, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Pulmonary function tests [PFTs] are noninvasive tests that examine the functionality of the lungs and provide a precise picture of the respiratory system's efficiency. Core stability [CS] is the capability of transferring forces from the upper to lower extremities and strengthening the lumbopelvic complex while keeping the spine in neutral alignment. Aim of work: This study investigated the impact of core stabilizing exercises on pulmonary functions in healthy adults aged 18–60 years. Methods: Seven databases were screened depending on an earlier published protocol. Forced vital capacity [FVC], forced expiratory volume [FEV1], FEV1/FVC ratio, peak expiratory flow rate [PEFR], and maximum oxygen volume [VO2max] outcomes have been extracted from seven studies and synthesized qualitatively and quantitatively. Results: From seven studies, two studies revealed a non-significant impact of CS exercise on VO2max but with considerable heterogeneity; two studies demonstrated a significant effect on PEFR with no heterogeneity; six studies showed a significant impact of CS exercise on FVC but with considerable heterogeneity; four studies demonstrated a significant impact of CS exercise on FEV1, with no heterogeneity, three studies demonstrated significant efficacy of CS exercises on FEV1/FVC. Conclusion: Core stability exercises have a significant impact on FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, and PEFR, with no significant effect on VO2 max. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Core Stability Exercises; Pulmonary Functions; FVC; FEV1; FEV1/FVC ratio; PEFR; VO2max | ||
|
Statistics Article View: 267 PDF Download: 210 |
||
