The Effect of Diaphragm Muscle Strengthening Exercise Using Incentive Spirometry on Body Balance

Abstract

Based on data that has been reported by WHO, every year it is estimated that 684,000 people die cause of falls, which means that there is a failure in postural control. Postural control is known to have a relationship with diaphragmatic muscle contraction, with the intra-abdominal pressure produced by each contraction causing eccentric muscle contractions that affect postural stability. This study was conducted to determine the effect of diaphragmatic muscle strengthening exercises on body balance. This study used a pre-experimental design with one group pre and post test types. This study included 21 students. The diaphragmatic muscle strengthening exercises was held 4 weeks online. The pre-test and post-test of balance were held in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bengkulu University. Sampling techique that has been used is non-probability purposive sampling. The impact of two variables was analyzed using Paired T-Test. The results showed that diaphragmatic muscle strengthening exercises had a significant effect on body balance with a significance value of 0.000. The static and dynamic balance of the students of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bengkulu University was normal and increased after being given diaphragmatic muscle strengthening exercises. Diaphragm muscle strengthening exercises have a significant effect on student body balance.