Effect of Passive Stretching of Respiratory Muscles on Chest Expansion and Six-Minute Walk Distance in COPD Patients

Effect of Passive Stretching of Respiratory Muscles on Chest Expansion and Six-Minute Walk Distance in COPD Patients

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Hyperinflation of the lungs leads to a remodeling of the inspiratory muscles that causes postural deformities and more labored breathing. Postural changes include elevated, protracted, or...

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Main Authors: Asma Rehman, Jyoti Ganai, Rajeev Aggarwal, Ahmad H. Alghadir, Zaheen A. Iqbal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
COPD
passive stretching
respiratory muscles
6MWD
chest expansion
exercise rehabilitation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/18/6480

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