Effect of Deep Slow Breathing on Pain-Related Variables in Osteoarthritis.

摘要: This study evaluated the effect of a six-week deep slow breathing (DSB) program on pain, physical function, and heart rate variability (HRV) in subjects with lower extremity joint pain. Twenty were assigned into training (n = 10) control groups. The group participated DSB consisting weekly sessions at-home exercises. exercises focused prolonging exhalation pause following exhalation. Western Ontario McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) was used to assess pain HRV data obtained before after intervention. Results revealed no significant interactions between time for any variables. There main group, but there ( ) large size both  = 0.454) function  = 0.506). effects LF power (group  = 0.039,  = 0.061), HF  = 0.039), LF/HF ratio  = 0.036,  = 0.169). indicated that not sufficient alleviate or improve Although alleviated, other beneficial such as better coping reported majority subjects. As this is first examine use dysfunction, further research needed investigate efficacy applicability DSB.