The influence of respiratory exercise in persons with spinal cord injury

Title: Influence of breathing exercises in people after spinal cord injury Objective: The objective of this research was to determine the effects of breathing in people after spinal cord injuries, create breathing exercises and analyze their effectiveness. Methods: The research study was divided into two pilot studies (PS). Each study took six months. In this study were investigated the following parameters: 1) X-ray of the lungs while sitting during inspiration and during exhalation (only the second PS); 2) chest excursion; 3) determination of forced vital capacity (FVC) and one-second vital capacity (FEV1); 4) measurement of respiratory rate; 5) questionnaire survey (only the first PS), a form of personal interviews. First pilot study: Within mapping and research investigation were followed 15 people with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI); High tetraplegia (C4 and C5) - 1 person, low tetraplegia (C6-C8) - 7 persons, high paraplegia (Th1-Th6) 3 persons, low paraplegia (Th7 and below) - 4 persons. Sex distribution were six women and nine men, the age limit was from 19 to 50 years. Each person have been in average 6-8 years after the accident. The experiment was with a frequency of five times per week, ranging from 20 to 30 minutes. Individuals were gradually introduced to a complex of breathing..