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Influence of Abdominal Muscle Strength on Pulmonary Function in Post Upper Abdominal Surgery Subjects

Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Physiotherapy, Swatantra Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Rajahmundry, INDIA
  • 2 Department of Physiotherapy, Windfield International College, Kualalumpur, MALAYSIA
  • 3 Department of Physiotherapy, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati, INDIA

Int. Res. J. Medical Sci., Volume 1, Issue (4), Pages 1-5, May,28 (2013)

Abstract

To find out the relation between abdominal muscle strength and pulmonary function in post upper abdominal surgery subjects. Physiotherapy protocols concentrate on inspiratory muscles and airway clearance techniques. Very few studies were done to find out the relationship between expiratory muscles and pulmonary function. Hence, the need of the study was to find out the relationship between abdominal muscle strength and pulmonary function and its influence on pulmonary complications after upper abdominal surgery the objective of the study is to evaluate the abdominal muscle strength, FEV/FVC ratio, chest excursion in pre and post upper abdominal surgery subjects. And to find out the correlation between abdominal muscle strength and FEV/FVC ratio and also the correlation between abdominal muscle strength and chest excursion.30 subjects who met inclusive criteria with age of 35-50 years and who has abdominal muscle power grade 3 were selected for this study. Abdominal muscle strength was measured by surface EMG biofeedback, FEV/FVC was measured with portable electronic spirometer and chest excursion was measured with measuring tape. These parameters were assessed preoperatively and on the seventh day postoperatively and checked for their correlation. This study shows that good pulmonary function can be maintained by good abdominal muscle strength hence, strengthening the abdominal muscles preoperatively along with diaphragmatic breathing exercises is necessary in order to reduce the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications after upper abdominal surgery.

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