Comparison of the Effects of Diaphragmatic Breathing and Pursed-lip Breathing Exercises on the Sleep Quality of Elderly Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): A Clinical Trial Study. [PDF]
Background Sleep-related disorders are common among older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Breathing exercises, a key component of pulmonary rehabilitation programs, may improve sleep quality.
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The impact of core training combined with breathing exercises on individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain [PDF]
BackgroundChronic non-specific low back pain (CNLBP) is a common condition, defined as pain lasting more than 3 months between the lower thoracic margin and gluteal folds, without identifiable tissue damage.
Ying Li+4 more
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Clinical effectiveness of guided breathing exercises in reducing anxiety, stress, and depression in COVID-19 patients [PDF]
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in the prevalence of anxiety, stress and depression among affected people. This study was conducted with the aim of investigating the clinical effectiveness of guided breathing exercises in reducing anxiety ...
Sara Sheikh+5 more
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Patient-Reported Experiences of Home-Based Breathing Exercises After Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Questionnaire-Based Cohort Study [PDF]
This study assessed patient-reported experiences and perceived respiratory outcomes of home-based deep breathing exercises 3 months after cardiac surgery.
Elisabeth Westerdahl PhD, RPT+4 more
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Trunk stability and breathing exercises superior to foam rolling for restoring postural stability after core muscle fatigue in sedentary employees [PDF]
This study compares the magnitude and speed of restoring fatigue-impaired postural stability following passive and active recovery modalities, including diaphragmatic breathing, trunk stability exercises, and foam rolling, among sedentary employees ...
Banafsheh Amiri, Erika Zemková
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Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can face increased resistance of airflow, air trapping, and lung hyperinflation. This condition can also cause decreased lung ventilation functions. Using a pursed lips breathing exercise can strengthen
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Breathing exercises for adults with asthma.
BACKGROUND Breathing exercises have been widely used worldwide as a non-pharmacological therapy to treat people with asthma. Breathing exercises aim to control the symptoms of asthma and can be performed as the Papworth Method, the Buteyko breathing ...
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Breathing exercises and asthma [PDF]
Summary Asthma is a complex, multi-dimensional condition that affects patients in many ways. Having asthma is inherently stressful and psychological problems are common and associated with poor asthma outcomes. Although most patients in clinical trials can achieve high levels of control with optimised pharmacotherapy, in ‘‘real-life’’ practice, poor ...
Mike Thomas
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On September 21, 2018, an extremely brutal murder took place in the vicinity of Omonia Square, in the center of Athens, Greece. Zak Kostopoulos, aka JackieO, a young queer artist, activist, and prominent member of the local LBGTQI+ communities, was ...
Eleni Michaelidi
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Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises Reduce Reflux Symptoms in Non-Erosive Reflux Disease
INTRODUCTION: There are not adequate studies conducted on the effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing exercises on pyrosis and regurgitation in non-erosive reflux disease (NERD).
Derya Demirtaş+2 more
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