《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2021, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (3): 320-324.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2021.03.012

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Effects of Respiratory Training on Pulmonary Function and Motor Function for Patients with Parkinson's Disease

Kun-peng LI1,Zong-lei ZHOU2,Zi-nan ZHANG1(),Bo-han SHI1,Hao CHEN1,Yun LUO1,Yan ZHU1   

  1. 1.Department of Neurorehabilitation, the Second Rehabilitation Hospital of Shanghai, Shanghai 200441, China
    2.West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
  • Received:2020-06-02 Revised:2020-07-06 Published:2021-03-25 Online:2021-04-02
  • Contact: Zi-nan ZHANG E-mail:312523418@qq.com
  • Supported by:
    Shanghai Municipal Health and Family Planning Commission Scientific Research Plan (General)(201740184);Shanghai Municipal Health and Family Planning Commission Scientific Research Plan (Youth)(20184Y0179);Shanghai Baoshan Science and Technology Commission Medical and Health Project(19-E-26)

Abstract: Objective

To explore the effects of respiratory training on pulmonary and motor function for patients with Parkinson's disease.

Methods

From January, 2018 to November, 2019, 60 inpatients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease from the Second Rehabilitation Hospital of Shanghai were randomly divided into control group (n = 30) and experimental group (n = 30). All the patients accepted routine rehabilitation, while the experimental group accepted respiratory training with Power Breathe in addition. They were measured the pulmonary function, and assessed with Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) part II and III, and modified Barthel Index (MBI) before and four weeks after treatment.

Results

The scores of UPDRS II and III, and MBI improved in both groups after treatment (|t| > 2.550, P < 0.05), while the forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) and maximum expiratory flow rate at 50% vital capacity (MEF50) increased in the experimental group (|t| > 2.838, P < 0.01), but did not in the control group (|t| < 1.058, P > 0.05). FVC, FEV1, MEF50, MBI score and UPDRS II score improved more in the experimental group than in the control group (|t| > 2.191, P < 0.05).

Conclusion

Respiratory training can improve pulmonary function for patients with Parkinson's disease, to further improve their activities of daily living. No synergistic effect is found on motor function.

Key words: Parkinson's disease, respiratory training, pulmonary function, motor function

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