Effect of Respiratory Muscle Training on Lung Function on Quarry Workers in Minia Government Egypt

Effect of Respiratory Muscle Training on Lung Function on Quarry Workers in Minia Government Egypt

forty quarry workers participated in the study with age range (40-60 years), body mass index (BMI) from 25 to 34.9 kg/m2 (over weight and class 1 obesity). The patients divided into two groups randomly. (Group A) received aerobic exercises (Group B) receive aerobic exercises with moderate intensity in the form of walking on electrical treadmill for 30 min and inspiratory muscle training for 10 minutes., 3 sessions per week for 8 consecutive weeks. Pulmonary function test was applied by spirometry to assess lung function

Inclusion Criteria:

• quarry workers working in the quarries for five years ago at least saver from chest diseases\\
• BMI ranged from 25 to 34.9 kg/cm2

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subject with infected chest disease, unstable mental condition and chest cancer patients
• musculoskeletal disease