Comparação da prova de função pulmonar e da força muscular respiratória entre idosas osteoporóticas com e sem fratura vertebral torácica

Introduction: Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by decreased bone mass, resulting in fractures, which may occur in the thoracic vertebrae, causing changes in respiratory mechanics, impairing lung function. Objectives: To compare the spirometric, respiratory muscle strength and angle of thoraci...

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Main Authors: Areolino Pena Matos, Natalia Vieira Abbenante Ferraz, Felipe Ribeiro Cabral Fagundes, Rubens Alexandre da Silva Junior, Deise A.A. Pires-Oliveira, Rodrigo Franco Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Published: Universidade Nove de Julho 2011-01-01
Series:ConScientiae Saúde
Online Access:http://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=92919297010