Inspiratory Muscle Training in Cyclical Sports Modalities: A Systematic Review

Maryam; Sandra; Jorge Enrique Daza-Arana; Maria Angelica Rodriguez Scarpetta; Diana Perafan-González.; Aida Patricia Muñoz-Martinez; Carolina Scarpetta-Espitia

doi:10.12800/ccd.v20i63.2230

Authors

Maryam Physiotherapy Program, Department of Health, Universidad Santiago de Cali, Colombia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3152-5638
Sandra Physiotherapy Program, Department of Health, Universidad Santiago de Cali, Colombia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2214-0093
Jorge Enrique Daza-Arana Health and Movement Investigation Group, Department of Health, Universidad Santiago de Cali, Cali, Colombia. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4936-1507
Maria Angelica Rodriguez Scarpetta Physiotherapy Program, Department of Health, Universidad Santiago de Cali, Colombia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5893-7224
Diana Perafan-González. Physiotherapy Program, School of Human Rehabilitation, Department of Health, Universidad del Valle, Colombia. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2042-1246
Aida Patricia Muñoz-Martinez Physiotherapy Program, Department of Health, Universidad Santiago de Cali, Colombia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7507-4504
Carolina Scarpetta-Espitia Physiotherapy Program, School of Human Rehabilitation, Department of Health, Universidad del Valle, Colombia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12800/ccd.v20i63.2230

Abstract

Inspiratory muscle training has been shown to positively impact the performance of acyclic sports, however a review
has not been carried out that presents these same changes in cyclic sports. This systematic review aimed to determine the effect of Inspiratory muscle training in cyclic sports and identify the impact on aerobic capacity, respiratory muscle strength and pulmonary function. An advanced search was conducted in the databases of Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, PEDro, ScienceDirect, OXFORD, LILACS, Taylor & Francis Group, Springer, and SciELO, according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Of 15,710 studies identified, twelve of them met eligibility criteria for the final review. Showing significant improvements in expiratory flow during forced expiration from maximum inspiration, Maximum
Inspiratory Pressure and in maximum forced expiratory volume in the first second, as they were evaluated before
and after training. Additionally, significant changes were evident in those groups that used resistance devices than those that did not use any device or placebo. In conclusion, inspiratory muscle training with a minimum of four weeks of training, at least six days a week and if accompanied by strengthening the core muscles, supports positive effects on pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength and aerobic capacity endurance in cyclic sports.

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