The effect of diaphragmatic breathing exercise on Vo2max improvement in stroke patients at Yastroki Yogyakarta
Keywords:
diaphragmatic breathing exercise, VO2Max, strokeAbstract
In stroke conditions, blood flow to the brain is disrupted, causing sudden neurological dysfunction, with symptoms depending on the area of the brain affected. Due to the neurological dysfunction, cardiorespiratory fitness and diaphragmatic function decline, with VO2Max—an indicator of aerobic capacity—ranging from 11.7±3.7 mL/kg/min to 17.3±7.0 mL/kg/min, or approximately 50–60% of normal values. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of diaphragmatic breathing exercises on increasing VO2Max in stroke patients at Yastroki Yogyakarta. This study employed a quantitative experimental approach using a one-group pre-test and post-test design. Participants were selected using purposive sampling based on inclusion criteria, totaling 40 individuals. The exercise was conducted three times a week over four weeks. The instrument used was the Six-Minute Walking Test, with measurements taken before and after the intervention. The results of the hypothesis test using a paired sample t-test showed that Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise was effective in improving VO2Max in stroke patients, with a p-value of 0.000 (p<0.05). Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise can improve VO2Max in stroke patients, indicating this exercise as an effective non-pharmacological method. The clinical implications of these findings emphasize the importance of regularly implementing this exercise to manage VO2Max and prevent cardiovascular complications in stroke patients.
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