Effect of Upper Body Quadrant Training on FEV1/FVC Ratio in Adult | ||||
| The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine | ||||
| Article 46, Volume 99, Issue 1, April 2025, Page 1667-1670 PDF (698.85 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhm.2025.423661 | ||||
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| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Prolonged smoking is linked to a steady deterioration of lung function, which is frequently manifested by a lower FEV1/FVC ratio. Adjunctive rehabilitative therapies are gaining attention, even if pharmaceutical interventions continue to be the mainstay of treatment. Enhancing thoracic mobility and strengthening accessory respiratory muscles are two ways that upper body quadrant training, an isokinetic resistance exercise, may improve respiratory function. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of upper body quadrant training on the FEV/FVC ratio in adult smokers. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted on 70 adult smokers aged [20-30 years], divided into an intervention group undergoing upper body quadrant training and a control group receiving no specific intervention. The training was administered 3 times per week for 8 weeks. Spirometry measurements including FEV1, FVC, and FEV1/FVC ratio were recorded pre- and post-intervention. Results: Participants in the intervention group showed a statistically significant improvement in FEV1 and FEV1/FVC ratio post-training (p < 0.05), whereas the control group demonstrated no significant change. Improvements were attributed to enhanced respiratory muscle strength and thoracic expansion. Conclusion: Participants in the intervention group showed a statistically significant improvement in FEV1 and FEV 1/FVC ratio post-training (p < 0.05), whereas the control group demonstrated no significant change. Improvements were attributed to enhanced respiratory muscle strength and thoracic expansion. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| FEV1/FVC; Smokers; Upper body training; Pulmonary function | ||||
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