The Effect of Functional Respiratory Muscle Training on Respiratory Function and Physical Performance

NCT ID: NCT06494930

Last Updated: 2025-04-17

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 30 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2024-07-15
• Study Completion Date: 2025-02-15

Brief Summary

The study aims to investigate the effects of core stabilization exercise, which includes functional respiratory muscle training, on respiratory function, aerobic capacity, trunk stabilization, and physical performance in football players.

Licensed athletes who actively engage in sports and play football will be included in the project. Volunteers included in the study will be randomly divided into two groups: study and control groups. Different methods will be used in the study for respiratory function testing, respiratory muscle strength measurement, trunk stabilization evaluation, and performance evaluation. To apply these methods, a spirometer device (according to ATS/ERS criteria with Cosmed Pony FX, Italy), portable, electronic oral pressure measurement device (with Micro Medical Micro RPM, Rochester, England), Plank and Sorenson tests will be used. A core stabilization exercise protocol including functional respiratory muscle training will be applied to the study group. The control group will only apply the same core stabilization exercise protocol as the study group.

This study aims to investigate the effects of functional respiratory muscle training and to add it to the training program of athletes according to the results.

Detailed Description

Football is a sport branch that requires a high degree of coordination, using motoric properties such as general endurance and coordination, as well as aerobic and anaerobic efforts. Studies argue that core strength positively affects athletic performance, reduces the risk of injury, and has an effect on the treatment of pain in the back area. Core stability is very important in terms of sports performance. Respiratory functions of all athletes, regardless of sports branches; It varies depending on physiological, functional, and psychological factors. Because disruption of respiratory muscle functions or respiratory muscle fatigue is a factor that jeopardizes the exercise performance of athletes. Numerous studies have shown that respiratory muscle training reduces respiratory muscle fatigue and sympatho-excitation during intense exercise. Previous studies focusing on the effects of respiratory muscle training have shown increased respiratory muscle strength in triathletes and marathon runners, rowers, cyclists, and divers. There are a limited number of studies investigating the effect of respiratory muscle training on football players. Our study, based on research in recent literature, aims to investigate the effects of core stabilization exercise, which includes functional respiratory muscle training, on respiratory function, aerobic capacity, trunk stabilization, and physical performance in football players.

Licensed athletes who actively engage in sports and play football will be included in the project. Volunteers included in the study will be randomly divided into two groups: study and control groups. Different methods will be used in the study for respiratory function test (PFT), measurement of respiratory muscle strength, trunk stabilization evaluation, and performance evaluation. To apply these methods, a spirometer device (according to ATS/ERS criteria with Cosmed Pony FX, Italy), portable, electronic oral pressure measurement device (with Micro Medical Micro RPM, Rochester, England), Plank and Sorenson tests will be used. A core stabilization exercise protocol including functional respiratory muscle training will be applied to the study group. The control group will only apply the same core stabilization exercise protocol as the study group.

This study aims to investigate the effects of functional respiratory muscle training and to add it to the training program of athletes according to the results. Aiming to improve the health and working dynamics of the respiratory muscles in athletes by applying functional muscle training to participants, as well as showing its effect on instant and prospective performance in athletes, is the ultimate goal to be shaped by the study findings. The study will shed light on this aspect with its functioning and method for researchers in the field. With the analysis and presentation of the data obtained from our study, the gaps in the current literature will be filled.

Conditions

Respiratory Muscle; Exercise

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: DOUBLE

Study Groups

F-IMT Group

Participants in this group will perform functional IMT under supervision 5 days a week. In functional IMT, the core stabilization exercise protocol will be applied at the same time as the participants practice the breathing exercise with the device.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

F-IMT

Intervention Type: OTHER

A core stabilization exercise protocol including functional respiratory muscle training will be applied to the F-IMT group. IMT will be provided with the red Powerbreath Plus MR exercise device. Initial training intensity will be set at 50% of the MIP value measured at the athlete's first evaluation. Every two weeks, the athlete will be re-evaluated the new MIP value will be measured, and the training intensity will be adjusted to 50% of the newly measured MIP value. After the nose clip is attached, the athlete will be asked to take the device's mouthpiece into his mouth, close his lips tightly, and take a deep, fast, and powerful breath, then exhale slowly and completely with minimal effort. While the athlete does breathing exercises with the device, he will also do core stabilization exercises. Athletes will be asked to train 30 minutes daily, five days a week, for six weeks.

Control Group

Participants in this group will also apply a core stabilization exercise protocol under supervision 5 days a week.

Group Type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Core Stabilization Exercise

Intervention Type: OTHER

Only the core stabilization exercise protocol will be applied to the control group. Athletes will be asked to train 30 minutes a day, five days a week, for six weeks.

Interventions

F-IMT

A core stabilization exercise protocol including functional respiratory muscle training will be applied to the F-IMT group. IMT will be provided with the red Powerbreath Plus MR exercise device. Initial training intensity will be set at 50% of the MIP value measured at the athlete's first evaluation. Every two weeks, the athlete will be re-evaluated the new MIP value will be measured, and the training intensity will be adjusted to 50% of the newly measured MIP value. After the nose clip is attached, the athlete will be asked to take the device's mouthpiece into his mouth, close his lips tightly, and take a deep, fast, and powerful breath, then exhale slowly and completely with minimal effort. While the athlete does breathing exercises with the device, he will also do core stabilization exercises. Athletes will be asked to train 30 minutes daily, five days a week, for six weeks.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Core Stabilization Exercise

Only the core stabilization exercise protocol will be applied to the control group. Athletes will be asked to train 30 minutes a day, five days a week, for six weeks.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Professional or recreational athlete Must be approved participation Must be ability to cooperate with the exercise training and evaluation methods to be applied

Exclusion Criteria

Have surgery within the last six months Cardiovascular or pulmonary disease Taking a break from sports

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 35 Years
• Eligible Sex: MALE
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

Istinye University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Yunus Emre Tutuneken

PhD

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Yunus Emre TÜTÜNEKEN

Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, Turkey (Türkiye)

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

12

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id