A Comprehensive Fitness Plan for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients
Poster Number
011
College
College of Education
Department
Physical Education, Sport & Human Performance
Faculty Mentor
Joni Boyd, Ph.D.
Abstract
The purpose of this literature review is to evaluate the benefits of exercise for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients. OSA affects nearly two to four percent of the adult population. More specifically, it is found in populations that are obese, have Type 2 diabetes, congestive heart failure, and pulmonary hypertension. The most effective strategy for treating OSA thus far is weight loss. Weight loss in patients with OSA has been shown to improve sleep and quality of life, and to decrease reliance on other means to help treat OSA, such as continuous positive airway compress. Studies in this review conclude that exercise can help reduce daytime fatigue and can have the same positive effects that a 10% body weight loss can. Exercise can be used as an aid to both help treat OSA independently, as well as an aid in weight loss. The results from the research articles suggest that exercise should be considered an effective prescription, in addition to weight loss, to cure OSA. An effective exercise program includes aerobic activity five times a week for 30-60 minutes, in addition to resistance training two to three times a week.
Start Date
12-4-2019 12:00 PM
End Date
April 2019
A Comprehensive Fitness Plan for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients
Rutledge Building
The purpose of this literature review is to evaluate the benefits of exercise for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients. OSA affects nearly two to four percent of the adult population. More specifically, it is found in populations that are obese, have Type 2 diabetes, congestive heart failure, and pulmonary hypertension. The most effective strategy for treating OSA thus far is weight loss. Weight loss in patients with OSA has been shown to improve sleep and quality of life, and to decrease reliance on other means to help treat OSA, such as continuous positive airway compress. Studies in this review conclude that exercise can help reduce daytime fatigue and can have the same positive effects that a 10% body weight loss can. Exercise can be used as an aid to both help treat OSA independently, as well as an aid in weight loss. The results from the research articles suggest that exercise should be considered an effective prescription, in addition to weight loss, to cure OSA. An effective exercise program includes aerobic activity five times a week for 30-60 minutes, in addition to resistance training two to three times a week.
