Exercise descriptions
| Group A | Group B* | |
|---|---|---|
| *These exercises were designed to avoid impact on upper body muscle strength. | ||
| Daily exercises | ||
| Components | Hypoventilation | Shoulder rotations, forward curls, arm raises with controlled inspiratory-expiratory cycles |
| Breath hold at functional residual capacity | “Control of breathing”: focusing on good posture and relaxation | |
| Nasal route of breathing | Route of breathing not specified, with both mouth and nasal breathing demonstrated | |
| Twice daily routine | Above components performed in: | Above components performed in: |
| 3 minute cycles for approximately 13 minutes | 3 minute cycles for approximately 13 minutes | |
| While seated | While seated | |
| Accompanied by footage of scenery | ||
| Symptom relief exercises | ||
| Shorter version of routine exercises | “Control of breathing” exercises with or without physical manoeuvres | |
| Reliever use instruction: | Reliever use instruction: | |
| If symptoms are not relieved at first by the exercises, try them again | If symptoms are not relieved at first by the exercises, try them again | |
| If symptoms persist, use reliever | If symptoms persist, use reliever | |