Efficacy Of Physical Training On Ventilatory Functions In Alzheimer's

Abstract

Background and Purpose: This study aimed to detect the efficacy of physical training on ventilatory functions in Alzheimer's patients. Subjects: Thirty ambulated patients of moderate stage of Alzheimer's disease (14 males and 16 females with the mean age 73 years and the mean height 157cm). Methods: Physical training to patients include gait training, upper limb exercise associated with respiration, incentive spirometry exercises and diaphragmatic breathing exercises three times per week for six weeks. Also'the pulmonary functions of the patients were evaluated by spirometer (Japanese minat autospiro As-500) before and after treatment. Results: The pulmonary function was significantly increased after six weeks of physical training. Conclusion and

discussion: The results revealed that physical training could significantly improve pulmonary functions.