Abstract

Research background. Bronchial asthma is becoming a global health issue: it is an increasingly common illness diagnosed in very young children. It is believed that the majority of people develop this disease in the early childhood. Tai Chi, which is a Chinese martial art combining harmonious breathing and body movements, can help to reduce stress, relax and maintain body balance. In addition, it allows those with asthma to better control their asthmatic fts and to improve physical potential. Research aim was to assess the effect of Tai Chi exercises on the respiratory function of 8–11-year-old children with bronchial asthma. Methods. The research was performed at Public Sanatorium. Two groups, each consisting of 25 children aged 8–11 years suffering from bronchial asthma, underwent examination. The following spirometry indicators were measured and compared: peak expiratory flow (PEF), forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), forced expiratory volume in one second to forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC). Schtange and Genchi specimen indicators were evaluated before and after 4 weeks intervention. The study group practiced Tai Chi exercises and the control group received regular physiotherapy in a gym. Results. All indicators of functional capacity of respiratory function after intervention increased in both groups statistically signifcantly, but there were no signifcant differences between groups. Conclusion. Both regular physiotherapy and Tai Chi exercises were equally effective in improving the respiratory function in children with asthma.Keywords: children, bronchial asthma, Tai Chi, physiotherapy

Highlights

  • Both regular physiotherapy and Tai Chi exercises were effective in improving the respiratory function in children with asthma

  • increasingly common illness diagnosed in very young children

  • It is believed that the majority of people develop this disease

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TYRIMO REZULTATAI

Kad visi vertinti rodikliai tiek tiriamojoje, tiek kontrolinėje grupėse po intervencijos statistiškai reikšmingai (p < 0,05) pagerėjo (2 lent.). Tiriamosios ir kontrolinės grupės tiriamųjų vertinti rodikliai prieš skirtingas intervencijas ir po jų Rodikliai

Kontrolinė grupė Prieš kineziterapiją Po kineziterapijos
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