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...
Main Authors: | , , , , , |
---|---|
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 |