The effect of positioning and diaphragmatic breathing exercises on respiratory muscle activity in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Background: Body positioning and diaphragmatic breathing may alter respiratory pattern and reduce dyspnoea in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Objectives: To determine the effect of positioning and diaphragmatic breathing on respiratory muscle activity in a convenience samp...

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Main Authors: Brenda Morrow, Jarred Brink, Samantha Grace, Lisa Pritchard, Alison Lupton-Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2016-06-01
Series:South African Journal of Physiotherapy
Online Access:https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/315