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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2012-06-01
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Series: | Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.mrmjournal.com/content/7/1/9 |