RESPIRATORY FUNCTION

This study tested whether adding salt therapy (halotherapy) to regular preseason training could help elite female soccer players breathe better and run longer. Twenty-eight players either did their normal training or added salt-air breathing sessions three times a week for 12 wee…

This study tested whether Pilates or treadmill walking is better for improving core strength, breathing capacity, and overall fitness in healthy older adults. Twenty-nine seniors aged 60-77 were split into groups doing either Pilates, walking, or their normal routine for 8 weeks.…

This study aimed to understand if people who grind or clench their teeth (bruxism) have differences in their breathing function, breathing muscle strength, balance, and sleep quality compared to people without bruxism. Researchers measured these factors in 34 adults with bruxism …

This study looked at whether a 6-week core strengthening program could improve trunk muscle endurance, breathing function, and quality of life in child and adolescent underwater rugby players. Thirty young athletes aged 9-17 were divided into two groups: one did the special core …

This study aimed to understand the connection between neck muscle endurance and swallowing difficulties in people treated for head and neck cancer. Researchers measured 28 patients' neck strength, breathing function, and swallowing ability. The goal was to gather new information …