Comparison between respiratory muscle strength in sedentary and active elderly. A Transversal Study

<em>Aging results in decreased respiratory muscle strength and physical activity can minimize this effect. The aim of this study was to analyze if the strength of respiratory muscles differs between sedentary and active elderly. The sample consisted of 16 subjects divided in active and inactiv...

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Main Authors: Taismara Castelli dos Santos, Cristiane de Fátima Travensolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo 2012-09-01
Series:Kairós Gerontologia
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Online Access:http://revistas.pucsp.br/index.php/kairos/article/view/11702