Respiratory muscle strength and thoracoabdominal mobility in sedentary elderly, adults and players of adapted volleyball: a pilot study

A number of modifications accompany the aging process, including changes in the respiratory system. However, regular physical activity may be an effective way to prevent these alterations. The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the thoracoabdominal mobility and respiratory muscle stre...

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Main Authors: Letícia Baltieri, Laisa Antonela dos Santos, Gustavo Nazato Furlan, Marlene Aparecida Moreno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2014-12-01
Series:Fisioterapia e Pesquisa
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1809-29502014000400314&tlng=en