Breathe Stronger, Walk Farther: Inspiratory Muscle Training Post Lung Resection Surgery A Systematic Review

Sana  Shahzad; Ayesha  Sonia; Danish Zaman; Saima  Ali; Hamza Ahmed; Muhammad haris Raza

doi:10.51253/pafmj.v74i6.12118

Authors

Sana Shahzad Department of Physical Therapy, Ziauddin College of Physical Therapy, Karachi Pakistan
Ayesha Sonia Department of Physical Therapy, Ziauddin College of Physical Therapy, Karachi Pakistan
Danish Zaman Department of Physical Therapy, Ziauddin College of Physical Therapy, Karachi Pakistan
Saima Ali Department of Physical Therapy, Ziauddin College of Physical Therapy, Karachi Pakistan
Hamza Ahmed Department of Physical Therapy, United College of Physical Therapy, Karachi Pakistan
Muhammad haris Raza Department of Physical Therapy, Ziauddin College of Physical Therapy, Karachi Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v74i6.12118

Keywords:

Six-Minute Walk Test, Respiratory Function Test, Respiratory Muscle Training, Post-Lung Resection Surgery.

Abstract

Objective: To assess the efficacy of Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) on functional exercise capacity and pulmonary functions using the six-minute walk test and spirometry in patients undergoing lung resection surgery.

Study Design: Systematic review.

Methodology: Randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs) were selected from four databases, including Google Scholar, PEDro, Cochrane Library, and PubMed. Two reviewers independently assessed the studies' quality. Eight randomized controlled trials examined the effectiveness of IMT on pulmonary functions and functional exercise capacity following lung resection surgeries.

Results: High-to-moderate evidence shows that inspiratory muscle training is effective in improving functional exercise capacity and pulmonary functions post-operatively in patients with lung resection surgery.

Conclusion: The conclusions of this systematic review indicated that postoperative inspiratory muscle training, either administered alone or in conjunction with other combined interventions, improved patients' functional pulmonary capacity and further enhanced other outcomes, such as physical activity and muscle strength.

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