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@article{187919,
        author = {Dharmi Patel and Sweety Shah},
        title = {“CORRELATION OF TRANSVERSES ABDOMINIS STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE WITH PEFR AND BHT IN HEALTHY ADULTS”},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {7366-7372},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187919},
        abstract = {Introduction: Ventilation involves inhalation and exhalation, aided by abdominal muscles such as the transversus abdominis (TA), which support breathing and posture. Breath-holding time (BHT) increases intra-abdominal pressure, influencing thoracic expansion and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR), both dependent to respiratory muscle strength. This study examines the correlation between lumbar core muscle strength and pulmonary function in healthy adults.
Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the “Correlation of Transverses Abdominis Strength and Endurance with PEFR & BHT in Healthy Adults”.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Ahmedabad among healthy adults aged 18–25 years, excluding those with orthopaedic, neurological, or cardiorespiratory disorders. After consent, age and BMI were recorded. Lumbar core strength was assessed using a pressure biofeedback unit, BHT in sitting position, and PEFR was recorded three times, with the highest value used.
Results: Data were analyzed using SPSS v20 with a 5% significance level. Pearson correlation test showed significant but weak relationship between BHT and strength (p = 0.001), no significant relationship between BHT and endurance (p = 0.791), weak positive correlation between PEFR and endurance (r = 0.291, p = 0.024), and no meaningful correlation between PEFR and strength (r = 0.231, p = 0.075).
Conclusion: This study suggests that lumbar core strength influences BHT, but it’s impact on PEFR and endurance, is limited in healthy adults. Further research is needed to explore these relationships in different populations.},
        keywords = {Core Muscle Strength, core muscle Endurance, Breath Holding Time, Peak Expiratory Flow Rate},
        month = {November},
        }