Trial reportPloS one2026
The effect of diaphragmatic breathing and diaphragmatic mobilization on physical performance, fear of falling, and quality of life in community-dwelling older adults: A randomized controlled trial.
Trial report in PloS one, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07620249 (The Effects of Combined Thoracic Expansion Exercises and Slow Diaphragmatic Breathing on Cognitive Function, Brain Activation, Psychological Status, and Head-Shoulder Posture in Healthy Adults), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.
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The Effects of Combined Thoracic Expansion Exercises and Slow Diaphragmatic Breathing on Cognitive Function, Brain Activation, Psychological Status, and Head-Shoulder Posture in Healthy Adults
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Abstract
backgroundFalls are a significant health concern among older adults, leading to reduced mobility, fear of falling, and poor quality of life. Diaphragmatic breathing (DB) and diaphragmatic mobilization (DM) may serve as therapeutic interventions to address these issues.
objectiveThis study evaluated the effects of DB and combined DB and DM (DB + DM) on physical performance, fear of falling, and quality of life in community-dwelling older adults.
methodsFifty-four older adults (65-75 years) were randomized into group 1, DB; group 2, DB + DM; and group 3, control groups (18 per group). Interventions were delivered twice weekly for 8 weeks. Outcomes, including balance, gait performance, lower extremity strength, fear of falling (FoF), fatigue, and quality of life (QoL), were measured at baseline, post-treatment (8th week), and follow-up (10th week).
resultsSignificant group-by-time interaction effects (p < 0.05) were observed in all outcome measures except a few domains of Short-form 36 (SF-36). At post-treatment, the mini-BEST scores and the time to complete 5-time sit-to-stand test (5xSTS) of the DB and DB + DM groups did not significantly increase compared to baseline. The timed up-and-go (TUG) scores (η² = 0.279) and gait velocity (GV) (η² = 0.619) of both interventions significantly improved (p < 0.05) from baseline to post-treatment and follow-up. Scores for active balance confidence (ABC) (η² = 0.706), fatigue severity scale (FSS) (η² = 0.584), and specific domains of SF-36, physical function (η² = 0.211), pain (η² = 0.173), and general health (η² = 0.168) showed significant improvements in both intervention groups compared to the control group.
conclusionDB and DB + DM interventions significantly improved gait performance, FoF, fatigue, and QoL in community-dwelling older adults. However, their therapeutic effects on balance were limited and need further investigation.
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