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Temporal characteristics of exercise-induced diaphragmatic fatigue

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Author(s):
Archiza, Bruno [1, 2] ; Welch, Joseph F. [1] ; Geary, Caitlin M. [1] ; Allen, Grayson P. [1] ; Borghi-Silva, Audrey [2] ; Sheel, A. William [1]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ British Columbia, Sch Kinesiol, 6108 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3 - Canada
[2] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Dept Phys Therapy, Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Journal of Applied Physiology; v. 124, n. 4, p. 906-914, APR 2018.
Web of Science Citations: 2
Abstract

There is evidence suggesting diaphragmatic fatigue (DF) occurs relatively early during high-intensity exercise; however, studies investigating the temporal characteristics of exercise-induced DF are limited by incongruent methodology. Eight healthy adult males (25 +/- 5 yr) performed a maximal incremental exercise test on a cycle ergometer on day 1. A constant-load time-to-exhaustion (TTE) exercise test was conducted on day 2 at 60% delta between the calculated gas exchange threshold and peak work rate. Two additional constant-load exercise tests were performed at the same intensity on days 3 and 4 in a random order to either 50 or 75% TTE. DF was assessed on days 2, 3, and 4 by measuring transdiaphragmatic twitch pressure (P-di,P-tw) in response to cervical magnetic stimulation. DF was present after 75 and 100% TTE (>= 20% decrease in P-di,P-tw). The magnitude of fatigue was 15.5 +/- 5.7%, 23.6 +/- 6.4%, and 35.0 +/- 12.1% at 50, 75, and 100% TTE, respectively. Significant differences were found between 100 to 75 and 50% TTE (both P < 0.01), and 75 to 50% TTE ( P < 0.01). There was a significant relationship between the magnitude of fatigue and cumulative diaphragm force output ( r = 0.785; P < 0.001). Ventilation, the mechanical work of breathing (WOB), and pressure-time products were not different between trials ( P > 0.05). Our data indicate that exercise-induced DF presents a relatively late onset and is proportional to the cumulative WOB; thus the ability of the diaphragm to generate pressure progressively declines throughout exercise. NEW \& NOTEWORTHY The notion that diaphragmatic fatigue (DF) occurs relatively early during exercise is equivocal. Our results indicate that DF occurs during high-intensity endurance exercise in healthy men and its magnitude is strongly related to the amount of pressure and work generated by respiratory muscles. Thus we conclude that the work of breathing is the major determinant of exercise-induced DF. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 16/08999-5 - Diaphragm fatigue in young adult males and its characterization during exercise
Grantee:Bruno Archiza
Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Doctorate (Direct)