A proposed Habilitation program to improve some functional parameters using Aqua-aerobic Exercises to reduce the intensity and severity of Asthma attacks among children in Algeria

Abstract

Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world and affects people of all ages. But having an asthma patient with a good overall fitness level helps reduce the chances of getting a seizure. Aqua-aerobic exercises is appropriate programs for the treatment of asthma. The aim of this study was to propose a rehabilitation program using aqua-aerobic exercises and to determine its effect on some functional parameters (forced Expiratory Volume in first Second Fev1, Peak Expiratory Flow PEF, and the Forced Vital Capacity FVC), and improve the respiratory functions to reduce the intensity and severity of asthma attacks for asthmatic children. This program was applied to a sample of 09 children with light to severe asthma and who are involved in the Asthma Association in Mostaganem- Algeria. The application period lasted 20 weeks, with three training units per week. We relied on the experimental approach and used one group as a sample. Moreover, we adopted pre and post measurements in addition to interstitial measurements at the end of each month using a Spirolab device. The results showed statistically significant differences between the pre and post measurement in the values of respiratory indicators, in favor of the latter. This proves that aqua-aerobic exercises improve the function and efficiency of the respiratory system, and thus reduce the severity of asthma attacks for asthmatic children.