Efeitos da prática Chi Kung em pacientes cardiopatas

Abstract

Objective: to evaluante the effects os Chi Kung training protocol in patients with heart disease Method: interventionist and descriptive survey with a quantitative approach. The sample was consisting of 27 patients with diagnosis of heart desease which has been keeping clinically stable, participants of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program from the University of Fortaleza. The analyzed variables were: Maximum Inspiratory Pressure (MIP), Maximum Expiratory Pressure (MEP) and the Blood Pressure. The participants were divided into two groups: GA and GB. Both groups performed the standard treatment through aerobic exercise. Only GA received the Chi Kung training after the physical activities. Results: The group that performed Chi Kung protocolo (GA) showed statistically significant improvement in MIP and MEP while GB revealed significant differences only in diastolic blood pressure. In comparison between groups, it was observed significant differences in MIP and MEP. Conclusions: The results show that the training of Chi Kung associated to physical activity promoted improvement of physical condition and respiratory muscle strength.