SynthesisPediatric research2021
Effects of physical therapy on lung function in children with asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Effect of inspiratory muscle training in children with asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2024Pooled it
- Addition of respiratory exercises to conventional rehabilitation for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.World journal of pediatrics : WJP · 2023Pooled it
- The use of respiratory muscle training in patients with pulmonary dysfunction, internal diseases or central nervous system disorders: a systematic review with meta-analysis.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2023Pooled it
- Effect of physical activity on pulmonary function and quality of life in asthma patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
- Establishment of a physical exercise evaluation index system for school-age children with asthma.PloS one · 2025Article
- Evaluation of Dynamic Respiratory Muscle Strength, Physical Fitness, and Physical Activity in Children with Asthma and Healthy Peers.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Supplementary Respiratory Therapy Improves Pulmonary Function in Pediatric Patients with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- An evidence gap map of interventions for noncommunicable diseases and risk factors among children and adolescents.Nature medicine · 2024Article
- Physical training in adults with asthma: An integrative approach on strategies, mechanisms, and benefits.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2023Review
- Feasibility of exercise therapy for children with asthma: a meta-analysis.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2023Article
- Basis of preventive and non-pharmacological interventions in asthma.Frontiers in public health · 2023Review
- Translating Promoting Factors and Behavior Change Principles Into a Blended and Technology-Supported Intervention to Stimulate Physical Activity in Children With Asthma (Foxfit): Design Study.JMIR formative research · 2022Article
- Compliance of functional exercises in school-age children with limb fractures: implication for nursing countermeasures.BMC pediatrics · 2022Article
- Effects of Physical Exercises on Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Exercise Capacity, and Quality of Life in Children with Asthma: A Meta-Analysis.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2021Review
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5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundAsthma is a common chronic respiratory disease in children. In addition to medications, physical therapy is considered as a treatment strategy for asthma. We conducted this study to investigate the effects of physical therapy on lung function in children with asthma.
methodsThree databases were searched. We conducted the meta-analysis for the forced expiratory volume in the first second in percent predicted values [FEV1(%pred)], the forced vital capacity in percent predicted values [FVC(%pred)], and the peak expiratory flow in percent predicted values [PEF(%pred)] by using a random effect model.
resultsOf the 6474 identified studies, 18 studies (16 in physical training, 2 in breathing exercise or inspiratory muscle training) were included in the systematic review and 11 studies (all in physical training) were included in the meta-analysis. The meta-analysis showed a significantly improved FVC(%pred) in the experimental group.
conclusionsPhysical training improved FVC(%pred) significantly in children with asthma. Further study is needed, especially on the effects of breathing exercise and inspiratory muscle training in children with asthma. IMPACT: Our study reviewed the physical therapies for children with asthma and clarified whether and how these therapies affect them. Our study found that physical training improved the forced vital capacity in percent predicted values [FVC(%pred)] significantly in asthmatic children. Our study provided evidence that physical training could improve lung function in children with asthma, which is not identical to the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines.
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