The effect of abdominal bracing on respiration during a lifting task: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Abdominal bracing is a maneuver widely used by rehabilitation specialists and sports trainers to improve spinal stability. This study aimed to investigate how lifting tasks with and without abdominal bracing affect the respiratory function of the diaphragm. Methods M-mode ultraso...

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Main Authors: Martin Sembera, Andrew Busch, Alena Kobesova, Barbora Hanychova, Jan Sulc, Pavel Kolar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-023-00729-w