Effects of breathing maneuver and sitting posture on muscle activity in inspiratory accessory muscles in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Effects of breathing maneuver and sitting posture on muscle activity in inspiratory accessory muscles in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To determine the influence of breathing maneuver and sitting posture on tidal volume (TV), respiratory rate (RR), and muscle activity of the inspiratory accessory muscles in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)....

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Main Authors: Kim Ki-song, Byun Min-kwang, Lee Won-hwee, Cynn Heon-seock, Kwon Oh-yun, Yi Chung-hwi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2012-06-01
Series:Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
Subjects:
Forward-leaning position
Inspiratory accessory muscles
Pursed-lips breathing
Quiet natural breathing
Sitting postures
Online Access:http://www.mrmjournal.com/content/7/1/9

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