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Resistance Flexibility and Strength Training (RFST) significantly improved asthma control in a pilot study. This body-based therapy may offer a non-pharmacological approach to managing asthma symptoms by addressing musculoskeletal restrictions.

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  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Physical Therapy

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  • Musculoskeletal factors influencing asthma symptoms are under-researched.
  • Body-based therapies targeting chest and shoulder mobility may complement asthma pharmacotherapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of Resistance Flexibility and Strength Training (RFST) on asthma symptoms, pulmonary function, and medication use.
  • To explore RFST as a potential non-pharmacological adjunct treatment for asthma.

Main Methods:

  • Ten asthma patients (mean age 23) underwent four RFST sessions over approximately 7 weeks.
  • Assessments included asthma control questionnaires (ACQ, AQLQ, ACT), spirometry, chest wall excursion, and shoulder range of motion (ROM) pre- and post-intervention.

Main Results:

  • A significant improvement in Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ) scores was observed (mean decrease 0.73, p =.0014).
  • Half of the participants reduced their inhaler use; no participants increased use.
  • Chest wall excursion and shoulder ROM showed trends toward improvement, with statistical significance in frontal plane arm raise (p <.05).

Conclusions:

  • RFST demonstrates potential as a beneficial non-pharmacological method for reducing asthma symptoms.
  • Larger trials with control groups and longer interventions are warranted to further investigate RFST's efficacy and underlying mechanisms.