Ventilatory and muscular assessment in healthy subjects during an activity of daily living with unsupported arm elevation

Giselle F. L. Panka, Marina Martins de Oliveira, Danielle Corrêa França, Verônica Franco Parreira, Raquel Rodrigues Britto, Marcelo Velloso

Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy · 2010 · 28 citations · 35 references

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Abstract

Healthy subjects increased their SCM muscle activation and changed their breathing pattern when performing the ADL with unsupported arm elevation, resulting in thoracoabdominal asynchrony.

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