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Effects of diaphragm stretching on posterior chain muscle kinematics and rib cage and abdominal excursion: a randomized controlled trial

Francisco José González-Álvarez, Maríe Carmen Valenza, Irene Torres‐Sánchez, Irene Cabrera‐Martos, Janet Rodríguez‐Torres, Yolanda Castellote‐Caballero

Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy · 2016 · 45 citations · 18 references

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Abstract

Diaphragm stretching generates a significant improvement in cervical extension, right and left cervical flexion, flexibility of the posterior chain, and ribcage excursion at xiphoid level compared to a placebo technique in healthy adults.

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