International Journal of Research & Review (www.ijrrjournal.com) 18 Vol.5; Issue: 12; December 2018 International Journal of Research and Review www.ijrrjournal.com E-ISSN: 2349-9788; P-ISSN: 2454-2237 Original Research Article Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training Vs Resisted Thoracic Expansion Exercise on Submaximal Endurance in Poultry Workers Dr. Pournima. A. Pawar 1 , Dr. Ujwal Yeole 2 , Miss Shweta. V. Kshatriya 3 , Dr. Rasika B. Panse 1 1 Assistant Professor Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune. 2 Associate Professor, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune. 3 Intern, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune. Corresponding Author: Dr. Pournima. A. Pawar ABSTRACT Background: Poultry workers display higher rates of asthma and respiratory symptoms than other workers as they are occupationally exposed to many respiratory hazards at work. Dust increases risk of adverse respiratory disease occurrence as it is one of the components present in poultry production. Dust originates from poultry residues, moulds, and feathers and is biologically active as it contains microorganisms. Poultry farm workers are more prone to suffer from respiratory ailments as they are exposed to higher concentration of dust that affects their inspiratory muscle strength to reduce. For this type, rehab can be given to increase their inspiratory muscle strength and therefore increase their endurance. Aim: To compare the effect of inspiratory muscle training and resisted thoracic expansion exercise on submaximal endurance in poultry workers. Objective: effect of thoracic expansion exercises and inspiratory muscle training in poultry workers with 6 minute walk test. Material and methodology: Total number 30 poultry workers between age group of 30-50 years of both genders were selected by convenient sampling. 6 minute walk test outcome measure was taken pre and post intervention. Intervention is based on strengthening of inspiratory muscle 5 times a week for 4 weeks for 15mins. Result: after comparing pre and post intervention data using paired t test showed that there was significant improvement in 6MWT(p<0.0001) and in unpaired t test in 6MWT(p0.0445). Conclusion: Both interventions were effective but inspiratory muscle training was more effective. Keywords: poultry workers, resisted thoracic expansion exercise, inspiratory muscle training, 6minute walk test. INTRODUCTION Poultry farm supervisors develop farm schedules and meet processing goals while they communicate with other farm personnel. Their duties can include hiring and training personnel, ordering supplies and budgeting. Poultry farm supervisors oversee chicken farms and handle sales and shipping of chicken-based products to food manufacturers. Poultry workers are occupationally exposed to many respiratory hazards at work and display higher symptoms respiratory system and health risks than other workers. Dust increases risk of adverse respiratory disease of which occurrence is one of the components present