Ventilatory Characteristics of Trained Competitive Swimmers During Rest and Exercise

Study on the Effects of Water Immersion and Body Position on Swimmers' Breathing

Recruiting
18 years - 40 years
Male
Phase N/A
1 Location

Brief description of study.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of partial water immersion and body position on the pulmonary mechanics of trained swimmers. We will examine the differences in the amounts of pressure generated by the ventilatory muscles necessary to produce a breath while partially submerged in the water.

Detailed description of study

The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of partial water immersion and body position on the pulmonary mechanics of trained swimmers. We will examine the differences in the amounts of pressure generated by the ventilator muscles necessary to produce a breath while partially submerged in the water.

This study takes place in Bloomington, IN.

Participants will be paid for their participation.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: healthy,trained competitive swimmer,competitive swimmer,swim,swimmer,athlete,fitness,exercise
  • Age: 18 years - 40 years
  • Gender: Male

Inclusion Criteria
Physically trained with at least 5 years of competitive swimming experience
Exclusion Criteria
Past or present history of neurological disorders, heart or respiratory disease, diabetes, brain injury, spinal cord surgery, seizures strokes, or mental implants
People who either have orthopedic or pain conditions
Smokers or people who have 3 or more alcoholic drinks or use recreational drugs in 24 hours before the laboratory visits
Individuals who are intolerant of the balloon placement, including anatomically structural differences that do not allow the balloon catheter to be inserted smoothly

Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1608181768

This study investigates how being partially submerged in water and body position affect the way trained swimmers breathe. The focus is on understanding the pressure needed by the muscles used for breathing when swimmers are in water. Pulmonary mechanics refer to how the lungs and muscles work together to help a person breathe.

Participants will undergo procedures to measure the pressure generated by their breathing muscles. This involves being in a specific position while partially submerged in water. The study will explore how these conditions impact breathing in swimmers.

  • Who can participate: Participants must be physically trained swimmers with at least 5 years of competitive swimming experience. They should not have any history of neurological disorders, heart or respiratory diseases, or other specified health conditions.
  • Study details: Participants will be involved in procedures to measure breathing muscle pressure while partially submerged in water. The study will take place in Bloomington, IN, and participants will be compensated for their time.

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