The effect of posture on ventilatory muscle function and lung function

The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of posture on ventilatory muscle strength and on lung function. Maximum static inspiratory pressures (MIPS), maximum static expiratory pressures (MEPS) and lung function measurements (FVC, FEV1, PEFR) were obtained in three different body posi...

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Main Author: P. Gounden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 1986-08-01
Series:South African Journal of Physiotherapy
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Online Access:https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/806