Breathing muscle training in basketball players
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special breathing exercise device can help basketball players' diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) recover faster after exercise. It may improve breathing efficiency and athletic performance.
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Who can take part
- You are a professional basketball player, either male or female, between 18 and 35 years old.
- You have a valid federation license and have competed in official leagues for at least 3 consecutive seasons.
- You train at least 4 times per week for the past 6 months.
- You have never done specific breathing muscle training before.
- You do not have any chronic lung, heart, or muscle disease, and you have not had any chest or belly surgery.
- You are not a smoker, not pregnant (if female), and not taking medications that affect breathing or muscles.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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