1. Introduction
asthma symptoms, dyspnea, respiratory disorders, asthma, dyspnoea, pulmonary disease
RESPIRATORY DISORDER, PULMONARY DISEASE, ASTHMA, ASTHMA
Academic Editor: Fabiano BiniThis study investigated the influence of two different devices with lower torso sports training in patients with asthma. Patients with asthma (Asthma is one of the most prevalent chronic respiratory disorders and is estimated to affect 262 million people globally, resulting in 461,000 fatalities [Breathing exercises (BE) performed with the aid of equipment such as threshold loading training (TLT) and innovative respiratory training (IRT) and lower torso sports training (LTST) are nonpharmacological interventions that have been shown to improve asthma conditions [Threshold loading training (TLT) and novel methods of respiratory training (IRT) are quantitative techniques used to improve the strength of the inspiratory muscles during inspiration. Exercise with respiratory devices produces an effect by adjusting the inspiratory muscles to overcome resistance. Training using a threshold loading device is likely to decrease exertional dyspnoea, increase diaphragm function and structure, and decrease the oxygen cost of breathing in asthma patients [LTST is also a critical training routine for individuals with asthma since it improves physical capacity and health-related quality of life. The guideline from the British thoracic society for the physiotherapy management of asthma patients recommends athletic training to improve cardiorespiratory endurance and fitness and overall health-related quality of life [Some asthma patients may show less tolerance to lower torso exercise because of worsening asthma symptoms. This may prevent them from attempting to keep fit. Upper or lower torso training programs for asthma patients have been designed to improve muscle function, muscle coordination, physical fitness, and confidence and reduce symptoms of dyspnea [Studies on pulmonary disease patients have demonstrated that lower limb muscles were more affected than upper limb muscles. Thus, the average quadriceps strength reduction was 30% compared to healthy individuals [Collectively, data on the effect of threshold loading with lower torso sport training on the test and pulmonary function tests are scarce and limited to those obtained from studies evaluating handgrip endurance and maximal inspiratory pressure (PI-max). Thus, it is interesting to investigate and compare two novel devices to ascertain their effect on both physical performance, pulmonary function ability, and quality of life. Therefore, this study applied a broad-spectrum test battery and is aimed at investigating the influence on both pulmonary function, physical ability, and quality of life of the LTST with IRT and LTST with TLT on patients with asthma and comparing TLT and IRT devices to test the validity of the innovative device. Thus, we are evaluating the effect of lower torso sports training combination with threshold loading device training on broad-scaled asthma symptoms. We hypothesize that TLT and LTST may affect physical ability, pulmonary function, and quality of life in asthma patients and that IRT with LTST may also impact these parameters.