ABSTRACT

Background: Occupational exposure, particularly in industrial settings such as the wood industry, plays a significant role in the development of various respiratory illnesses and a notable decline in lung function. The respiratory capabilities of the aged lung have been improved by the use of various exercises, mobilizations, and respiratory muscle training methods. One such method is respiratory muscle stretch gymnastics (RMSG). Traditionally, stretching and breathing exercises are taught separately, but in RMSG, they are combined. Methodology: A 44 carpenters of Ahmedabad city were recruited based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. In this present experimental study, the participants were randomly assignedinto group A (diaphragmatic breathing) and group B (RMSG with diaphragmatic breathing). Pre and post PEFR and 6 MWT for exercise capacity were taken as an outcome measures and analysis were performed by use of Microsoft excel and SPSS version 29. Results: The study showed within group analysis for different outcome measures in group A and group B were statistically significant (p< 0.05). Furthermore, between group analysis for different outcome measures in group A and group B were also suggested statistically significant (p< 0.05). Conclusion: The present study concluded a group-B Respiratory muscle stretch gymnastic with Diaphragmatic breathing exercises showed a greater improvement in peak expiratory flow rate and exercise capacity. Keywords: Occupational hazards, Carpenters, RMSG, PEFR, Exercise capacity
Publication date: 01/05/2025

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.5.9009