The impact of physical activity level, degree of dyspnoea and pulmonary function on the performance of healthy young adults during exercise

Almeida, Vivian Pinto de; Ferreira, Arthur de Sá; Guimarães, Fernando Silva; Papathanasiou, Jannis; Lopes, Agnaldo José

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2018.05.005

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“…Because previous studies have demonstrated that physical activity improves respiratory function. [17,20] The prevalence of abnormal ECG findings in these cases of CWD was discovered to be 47.8%, which closely aligns with the values reported in existing literature. [21,22] Also, the ECG abnormalities we identified in individuals with CWD correlate with the anomalies often observed in existing literature.…”

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Chest wall deformities detected in lung radiographs during routine health screening in young healthy male athletes training for police services duty

Memiş,

Öztürk,

Aydın

et al. 2024

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Objectives: Chest wall deformities are a series of abnormalities that extend from the sternum to the vertebral column and often cause aesthetic and psychological problems. Most chest wall deformities are caused by cartilaginous malformations such as pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum. The aim of this study was to provide a detailed description of chest wall abnormalities in young male athletes with no existing complaints. Methods: A comprehensive health assessment was performed on 1600 young men at the Erzincan Police Vocational Training Centre in March 2023. The evaluation included chest radiographs, pulmonary function tests, electrocardiography, transthoracic echocardiography, haemogram, biochemical test findings and comorbidities. Haller index scale was used to grade the severity of pectus deformity in individuals with pectus excavatum. Results: Pectus excavatum deformity was detected in 16 individuals (1%). Pectus carinatum was detected in only one individual (0.06%). Only one of the patients with chest wall deformity had an abnormal pulmonary function test, especially in the form of a minor obstructive pattern. In addition, 11 individuals in this group had associated electrocardiographic abnormalities. These abnormalities did not cause significant clinical findings. Conclusion: Our study showed that the prevalence of chest wall deformities in physically active young men is comparable to the prevalence of chest wall deformities reported for the general population in the available literature. Furthermore, this study demonstrated a higher prevalence of electrocardiographic abnormalities in subjects with chest wall deformities.

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Chest wall deformities detected in lung radiographs during routine health screening in young healthy male athletes training for police services duty

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Öztürk,

Aydın

et al. 2024

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“…IVC, FVCex, and FEV 1 values correlate positively with higher overall physical activity levels. Other studies comparing respiratory function among healthy men engaged in various sports found that sportsmen have higher levels of function than sedentary people [34][35][36]. Similarly, Luzak et al [6] measurements of physical activity showed a weak, but positive association with slightly higher volumetric lung function indices in lung-healthy adults.…”

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“…The prevalence of physical inactivity has major implications for the overall health of the population and the prevalence of non-communicable diseases [4,5]. Some authors report that the level of physical activity positively affects pulmonary function [6][7][8][9]. At the same time, many studies have shown that spirometric parameters decline noticeably due to a sedentary lifestyle [6,10,11].…”

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The Effect of Physical Activity on Pulmonary Function In Patients With Pectus Excavatum

Mikuľáková¹,

Kendrová²,

Kuželová³

et al. 2021

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“…Positive effects of PA were noted, including increased forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) and maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) in obese subjects (Sanguanmoo et al, 2023). Higher PA levels were also linked to greater forced vital capacity (FVC) and correlated with an extended 6MWD, suggesting that the relationship between increased PA, prolonged 6MWD, and higher VO 2 max may result from improved lung function and reduced breathing workload during activities such as walking (Almeida et al, 2019). Engaging in regular PA significantly contributes to enhancing key physiological and functional parameters related to cardiovascular and respiratory health in obese young adults, emphasizing the potential benefits of physical activity interventions for their well-being, with implications for health promotion, risk reduction, quality of life enhancement, and personalized health interventions.…”

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Comparing the 6-minute Walk Test Performance and Estimated Maximal Oxygen Consumption Between Physically Active and Inactive Obese Young Adults

Sa-nguanmoo,

Chuatrakoon,

Parameyong

et al. 2024

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Physical inactivity and a decline in cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) are well-known risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Furthermore, evidence suggests a correlation between obesity and diminished CRF level. However, the influence of physical activity (PA) on the CRF level of obese young adults remains unclear. The aim of this study is to compare the performance of the six-minute walk test (6MWT) in physically active and inactive obese young adults aged 18-25 years. Fifty-six participants were included and classified into two groups based on their level of PA, assessed using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ). These groups consisted of physically active obese participants (PAO; n = 28) and physically inactive obese participants (PIO; n = 28). All participants underwent a 6MWT, during which baseline demographic, anthropometric, dyspnea, and clinical data were recorded. Following the 6MWT, clinical data and the 6-min walking distance (6MWD) were evaluated, and the estimated maximal oxygen consumption (VO 2 max) was subsequently calculated. The findings indicated that following the 6MWT, there were no statistically significant differences between the groups in terms of heart rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, oxygen saturation and dyspnea (all p > 0.05). Nevertheless, the PAO group exhibited a greater 6MWD and VO 2 max compared to the PIO group (p < 0.05). The results suggest that physically active obese young adults have a greater 6MWD and VO 2 max compared to their inactive counterparts. This implies that consistent PA could provide cardiovascular fitness benefits for obese individuals.

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The impact of physical activity level, degree of dyspnoea and pulmonary function on the performance of healthy young adults during exercise

Cited by 6 publications

References 38 publications

Chest wall deformities detected in lung radiographs during routine health screening in young healthy male athletes training for police services duty

Chest wall deformities detected in lung radiographs during routine health screening in young healthy male athletes training for police services duty

The Effect of Physical Activity on Pulmonary Function In Patients With Pectus Excavatum

Comparing the 6-minute Walk Test Performance and Estimated Maximal Oxygen Consumption Between Physically Active and Inactive Obese Young Adults

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