Forward trunk lean with arm support affects the activity of accessory respiratory muscles and thoracoabdominal movement in healthy individuals

Despite the reported benefits of postures involving leaning the trunk forward with arm support for relieving dyspnea, how those postures influence the mechanics of breathing remains unclear. In response, the aim of the study reported here was to evaluate how posture (i.e., standing and sitting) and...

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Main Author: Mesquita Montes, António (author)
Other Authors: Tam, Carolina (author), Crasto, Carlos (author), Melo, Cristina (author), Carvalho, Paulo (author), Santos, Rita (author), Vilarinho, Rui (author), Vilas-Boas, João Paulo (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2022
Subjects:
Abdominal Muscles
Tripod position
Electromyography
Movement
Posture
Respiration
Respiratory Muscles
Superficial Back Muscles
Torso
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/13976
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:recipp.ipp.pt:10400.22/13976

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/13976

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