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Investigation into Deep Breathing through Measurement of Ventilatory Parameters and Observation of Breathing Patterns
Published on: September 16, 2019
A single session of slow-paced breathing improved cognitive functions and postural control among middle-aged women: a
Karama Masmoudi1, Fatma Chaari, Fatma Ben Waer1
1From the Research Laboratory Education, Motricité, Sport Et Santé, EM2S, LR19JS01, Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
Objective:
The aim of the study was to explore the immediate effects of slow-paced breathing (SPB) on cognitive performance and postural control in middle-aged postmenopausal women.
Methods:
Thirty-four middle-aged women were recruited and assigned to either an experimental group (EG), who practiced SPB, or a control group (CG), who watched an educational video. Both groups had their cognitive functions and postural control assessed using validated tools during both pre-intervention and post-intervention sessions.
Results:
Simple reaction time, congruent reaction time, incongruent reaction time, and incongruent reaction accuracy improved ( P ≤ 0.01) in the EG in the post-intervention compared to the pre-intervention. The incongruent reaction time improved ( P ≤ 0.05) among the EG compared to the CG in the post-intervention session. Postural control improved ( P ≤ 0.05) post-intervention compared to pre-intervention in the EG, on a firm surface in the eyes closed condition. On the foam surface, postural control improved ( P ≤ 0.001) in the post-intervention compared to pre-intervention in the EG irrespective of the vision conditions.
Conclusions:
Our findings highlight the potential benefits of SPB as a nonpharmacological, cost-effective, and easily accessible intervention to improve cognitive performance and postural control among postmenopausal women. Hence, this technique should be taken into consideration when designing preventive and therapeutic strategies for these women. Additionally, women are encouraged to incorporate this exercise into their daily activities to enhance their quality of life.
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