Influence of postural exercises on respiratory muscle force in healthy young people

Abstract

Postural changes are a public health problem that can interfere directly with ventilatory mechanics, pilates exercises and isostretching may be beneficial for postural and ventilatory improvement. To analyze effects of combined exercises of the isostretching and Pilates methods on respiratory muscle strength (RMS), lung function and postural changes. Being twenty evaluated individuals, posture, RMS, pulmonary function and reevaluated after a training for 10 weeks. Twenty individuals, classified as BMI and physical activity level showed a significant difference between RMS, when compared to pre and post training values. The MIP presented (p = 0.002) in the same way as the MEP (p = 0.006). Each postural change may interfere in a different way in mechanics and new studies may bring better understanding of this mechanics and assist in the development of effective therapies. It is determined that postural works based on isostretching and pilates methods improve respiratory muscle strength.