Impact of aquatic exercise on respiratory outcomes and functional activities in children with neuromuscular disorders: Findings from an open-label and prospective preliminary pilot study

This study evaluated respiratory changes and functional outcomes in 11 children with neuromuscular disorders who underwent a 10-week aquatic therapy program. As part of the study, the Vitalograph COPD-6 device was used to measure FEV1, FEV6, and FEV1/FEV6 ratio.