Entrenamiento en la técnica de respiración glosofaríngea en 2 mujeres sanas. Informe de casos

Abstract

Introduction

The glossopharyngeal breathing technique consists of propelling air towards the trachea and sending it to the lungs, using the muscles of the tongue, pharynx, and larynx. The use of Glossopharyngeal breathing has been reported in the sport of freediving and some chronic neuromuscular diseases. We report two cases, healthy women, non-athletes, over 18 years old, who underwent a 6-week training program in the Glossopharyngeal breathing technique.

Objective

To describe the changes in maximum inspiratory pressure, diaphragmatic mobility and forced vital capacity in two healthy non-athletic women older than 18 years, after a six-week training program in the Glossopharyngeal breathing technique.

Results

An increase in maximum inspiratory pressure diaphragmatic mobility and forced vital capacity was observed in one of the cases.

Conclusion

In two non-athlete women, 6 weeks of training with the Glossopharyngeal breathing technique were enough to increase in maximum inspiratory pressure and diaphragmatic mobility, showed an increase in one of the cases.