RESPIRATORY FUNCTION

This study looked at whether Pilates or treadmill walking is better for improving core strength, breathing, and overall fitness in healthy older adults aged 60 to 77. Twenty-nine seniors were split into three groups: Pilates, treadmill walking, or no exercise. Both exercise group…

This study tested whether special breathing exercises could improve lung function, balance, arm use, and swallowing in children with cerebral palsy aged 5 to 18. Twenty children with mild to moderate CP participated. The goal was to see if training the muscles used for breathing …

This study looked at whether adding halotherapy (breathing in salt particles) to regular preseason training helps elite female soccer players. 28 players from Turkey's top league were split into two groups: one did normal training plus halotherapy, the other just trained. After 1…

This study looked at whether a 6-week core stabilization exercise program could improve trunk muscle endurance, breathing function, and quality of life in children and teens (ages 9-17) who play underwater rugby. Thirty participants were split into two groups: one received the co…

This study looked at how neck muscle endurance relates to swallowing problems in 28 people with head and neck cancer. Researchers measured neck strength, breathing, and swallowing using special tests. The goal was to find new ways to plan rehabilitation for swallowing issues afte…

This study looked at whether people with bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching) have worse lung function, breathing muscle strength, balance, and sleep quality compared to healthy people. Researchers tested 34 adults — some with bruxism and some without — using breathing tests, ba…

This study tested whether using a digital device called TryBreath for 3 weeks could improve lung function and breathing muscle strength in 30 healthy adults aged 18 to 45. Participants did breathing exercises at home, and the app tracked their progress. Researchers measured chang…